Advanced endoscopy services currently available in major private hospitals cost as much as Ksh. 850,000 but are now available at KUTRRH at a reduced cost of Ksh. 100,000 with this cost being fully borne by NHIF.
The management of KUTRRH led by Prof. Olive Mugenda hosted a delegation from the Kenya Medical Practioners and Dentist Council led by the Chair of the Council, Prof. Stanley Khainga and the CEO, Dr. David Kariuki. They donated trees which were planted in celebration of the World Environment Day.
KUTRRH hosted a delegation from the UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). The delegation discussed the progress of the ongoing research that is been undertaken by KUTRRH, Manchester University and the Christie Foundation on oesophageal cancer in several counties in Kenya.
The management of KUTRRH hosted the Governor of Homabay County Her Excellency, Gladys Wanga and the technical health team from Homa Bay County. KUTRRH and the Homa Bay County Government agreed to partner in the areas of technology (HMIS), capacity building and referrals to improve service delivery for the people of Homabay
11th May 2023 was big day of nurses at KUTRRH (Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral& Research Hospital). The day began with morning exercises, great recreations by the nurses and entertaining trainings in relation to healthcare services. The nurses then walked from the Hospital to Kahawa West to sensitize people to seek medical attention in KUTRRH. The theme of the Nurses Week2023 was “Our Nurses. Our Future.” The event was marked by speeches from distinguished guests who underscored the importance of the nurses’ work.