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On Tuesday, October 7, a team of doctors from Nakuru county visited Mbagathi County Referral Hospital Led by Paediatrician E.G. Kibari, the team toured Mbagathi’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Speaking to TUKO.co.ke Mbagathi Hospital CEO Alexander Irungu stated why inter-county partnerships are vital in improving the quality of healthcare delivery across Kenya Search option is now available at TUKO! Feel free to search the content on topics/people you enjoy reading about in the top right corner 😉
Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
Nairobi – A delegation from Nakuru County Referral Hospital has visited Mbagathi County Referral Hospital in Nairobi for a benchmarking exercise focused on the establishment of a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
Nakuru Doctors Tours Mbagathi Hospital to Benchmark on Neonatal Services: “To Share Experience”
Source: Facebook The visiting team was led by paediatrician E.G. Kibari and paediatric anaesthetist Christine Gathiru, who expressed interest in learning from Mbagathi’s successful NICU model as Nakuru County prepares to set up a similar facility.
The delegation was warmly received by Mbagathi Hospital CEO Alexander Irungu, Medical Superintendent Ericah Koima, and Neonatologist Christine Manyasi, who took them through Mbagathi’s neonatal care systems, equipment setup, and patient management protocols.
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Discussions during the visit centred on best practices, infrastructure requirements, and clinical protocols, with both teams agreeing to establish a partnership that will support the development of a modern NICU at Nakuru County Referral Hospital.
Speaking during the visit, facility manager Irungu lauded the collaboration, saying such inter-county partnerships are vital in improving the quality of healthcare delivery across Kenya.
“Mbagathi County Referral Hospital continues to stand out as a center of excellence in healthcare and a valuable learning platform for peer facilities. We’re proud to share our experience to help strengthen neonatal care services across counties,” Irungu said. The Mbagathi Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Mbagathi Hospital has quickly become a lifeline for mothers and families across Nairobi.
Since its launch in 2024 by Governor Johnson Sakaja, the unit has provided specialised lifesaving care to 493 newborns admitted internally, alongside 126 referrals from other hospitals within and outside the county, nearly 620 babies in total.
The NICU’s success continues to restore public confidence in Nairobi’s healthcare system. A few years ago, Irungu confirmed, many families had to travel long distances for such services, and many deaths were reported.
However, since the launch of the unit by Governor Sakaja, the story has changed.
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