Senate flags staff shortages, poor maintenance in County hospitals
The team, led by Jackson Mandago, inspected facilities in Nakuru County, Baringo County, Elgeyo-Marakwet County, and Nandi County, where it cited overcrowded wards and long patient queues linked to inadequate staffing. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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The Senate Health Committee has voiced significant concerns regarding widespread staff shortages, underutilised funds, and poor maintenance plaguing public health facilities across several counties during an oversight tour.
- Key issues identified include overcrowded wards and long patient queues stemming from inadequate staffing, and weak utilisation of the Facility Improvement Fund (FIF).
- The committee, led by Senator Jackson Mandago, visited counties including Nakuru, Baringo, Elgeyo-Marakwet, and Nandi.
- Other critical concerns raised involve pending debts to the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA), neglected facilities despite increased funding, mortuary congestion, and the dangerous presence of asbestos in some health centers.
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