At Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital, we recognize that our most valuable asset is our people and that the safety, health, and wellbeing of our healthcare workers form the backbone of a strong, resilient, and high-performing hospital.
World Day For Safety and Health At Work
Theme:
“Revolutionizing Health and Safety: The Role of AI and Digitalization at Work.”
Today, as we join the world in celebrating the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, we take a moment to honor the dedication, courage, and professionalism of each member of our healthcare team. We reaffirm that your safety at the workplace is not negotiable — it is a shared responsibility, a core value, and a fundamental right.
Health care work comes with unique risks: exposure to infections, physical injuries, emotional stress, and occupational hazards. That is why investing in occupational health and safety systems is critical to protecting you — our most valuable resource — and ensuring you are empowered to provide exceptional care to our patients.
This year’s theme, “Revolutionizing Health and Safety: The Role of AI and Digitalization at Work,” highlights the transformative potential of technology in making workplaces safer, smarter, and more resilient.
At KUTRRH, we are embracing this revolution by:
- Leveraging telemedicine and digital communication tools to improve worker protection and patient care
- Training our staff to work safely alongside advanced technologies, while upholding ethical and human-centered values
- Promoting mental health and psychosocial support systems for healthcare workers
- Enhancing occupational health surveillance, reporting, and incident management
- Enhancing incident reporting and response systems through mobile apps and online platforms
Healthcare workers are at the heart of this transformation.
Your vigilance, adaptability, and professionalism ensure that technology becomes an enabler — not a replacement — of safer work environments.
We call upon each member of the KUTRRH family to:
- Take personal responsibility for health and safety practices
- Report hazards immediately and suggest improvements
- Support colleagues in maintaining a safe working environment
- Actively engage in capacity building and safety drills
- Advocate for a culture of prevention, resilience, and innovation
- Embrace digital tools designed to enhance safety and health
- Participate actively in training programs on AI and digitalization
- Report any emerging risks associated with new technologies
- Stay informed and contribute ideas for continuous improvement
- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and teamwork in safety practices
Together, we can lead the future of health care — where human care and smart technology go hand in hand to protect lives.
Safety is everyone’s responsibility — together, we can build a culture of excellence in health, safety, and wellbeing.”
“Your Safety. Your Health. Your Future — Powered by Innovation.”
Happy World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2025!
Let’s revolutionize health and safety together!
By: Mr. Felix Karani
HOD – Public Health /OSH Committee Secretary