Murang’a county government has established a new dispensary in the Boro area of Kigumo Subcounty to relieve locals from travelling long distances to access medical care.
The dispensary was launched by Governor Irungu Kang’ata to serve the people of Kinyona ward.
They have been travelling to Kigumo and Kangari towns for medical services.
Boro dispensary has been constructed under the community projects which the devolved administration is implementing across all the 35 wards within the county.
The dispensary is fully equipped with essential divisions, including consultation, injection/dressing, dispensing, immunisation, and a pharmacy.
Kang’ata said the dispensary has the necessary medical equipment and drugs to serve the community effectively.
“With the opening of this dispensary, local residents can access healthcare closer to home, reducing the need for long-distance travel,” Kang’ata said.
Kang'ata said the county government remains committed to providing quality healthcare services for the people of Murang'a.
Kang’ata said in the last financial year, more than 10 new health facilities including health centres and dispensaries were opened in various parts of the county.
In June, the county administration transferred Kenneth Matiba Eye and Dental Hospital from rented premises to a newly constructed building at Makenji in Murang’a South.
Kang’ata said construction of new health facilities is ongoing adding that he aims to ensure the locals can access treatment close to their localities.
The governor emphasised the telemedicine programme the county government is planning to start piloting next month.
Registration of patients in the programme is on and once rolled out, patients will be able to access the services of specialised medical officers through an online platform.
He said in the telemedicine programme, patients with chronic and non-communicable diseases will be given priority.
They will be linked to doctors virtually and be able to get a supply of prescribed drugs.
