Dr. Greg Ganda

08/08/2025

Our Emergency Operations Center, together with partners, responded to a horrific accident this evening. Sadly, 24 lives have been lost, including a 10-year-old child, and 29 others were injured.

The injured were rushed to JOOTRH, where they are receiving care. This evening, I joined PS Ouma Oluga, the Deputy Governor Mathew Owili , and Members of Parliament Joshua Odongo Oron, Rozaah Akinyi Buyu, and Joshua Aduma Owuor and a number of members of county assembly in consoling the injured and standing with families who lost loved ones.

We mourn with the bereaved families and pray for the quick recovery of the injured.

07/08/2025

This week, we held a high-level meeting with Roche leadership to advance our partnership on maternal and child health diagnostics. With Kisumu’s current lab capacity at 48%, this collaboration will boost early diagnosis by equipping our hospitals with essential testing tools and linking them to KCRH as the central hub.

Stronger lab systems mean faster detection, better care, for our mothers. Clients with diabetes and hypertension will also benefit greatly from better lab diagnostics. I thank Roche for their continued support and reaffirm our commitment to safeguarding the lives of mothers and children across Kisumu

04/08/2025

Making improvements every day. Congratulations to the Kisumu county refferal hospital for a successful laparoscopy camp.
KCRH becomes the second public facility in Kisumu offering these services

31/07/2025

Tich tire!!

Eyes on county referral hospital. We will eliminate dust in all our major facilities. Ahero, Gita and Kombewa following soon

31/07/2025

Honored to Deliver the Keynote Address as Chief Guest at the ARSK Annual Scientific Rheumatology Conference 2025 at the scenic Ciala Resort in Kisumu .

Hosted by the Arthritis and Rheumatism Society of Kenya (ARSK), under the theme “Rheumatology in a Changing World – The Kenyan Experience”, I spoke about the transformation underway in Kisumu — from our Primary Care Network (PCN) model and revamped community health system, to our digital health reforms, local pharmaceutical manufacturing (including the Sickle Cell Plant with Yunigen and Meddaditus), and our bold ambition of becoming Kenya’s next medical city.

Musculoskeletal and rheumatic diseases are now a leading cause of disability. They are silent disruptors of productivity, dignity, and independence — particularly among our working-age population. That is why we must act. I called on stakeholders to:

* Decentralize rheumatology care
* Embed early screening at primary level
* Integrate multidisciplinary approaches for chronic disease care
* And fund these efforts sustainably

Kisumu is proud to host this landmark event — not just as a venue, but as a living case study of health system innovation.

Congratulations to the organizers, and the entire ARSK leadership for curating a truly impactful conference.

As you continue our conversations over the next days, may this forum spark collaborations, build bridges, and reshape how Kenya approaches rheumatology in this rapidly evolving health landscape.

Karibuni Kisumu — a city reimagining care.

31/07/2025

The Journey to Kisumu’s Pharmaceutical Industry, Medaditus Moves Forward

This morning, I met with the Medaditus team and the EIA consultants from JKH Holdings, who will lead the Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed pharmaceutical project in Kisumu.

We discussed key issues including the assessment process, land matters, and public engagement. I officially authorized the consultants to begin their work, appointed Dr. Iddah Kelly as our departmental focal point, and facilitated engagement with key utility agencies like KIWASCO and the Department of Energy.

Step by step, we are getting closer to the dream

28/07/2025

27/07/2025

Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to meet with Dr. Nicole Spieker, CEO of PharmAccess Foundation, based at their headquarters in Amsterdam.

PharmAccess has been a long-standing and strategic partner to Kisumu County, playing a vital role in helping drive and support innovation in healthcare delivery and mobilizing resources to support our local Universal Health Coverage (UHC) journey.

Together, we reflected on our shared progress over the years—from the rollout of the Marwa Kisumu Solidarity Health Cover which expanded insurance coverage for low-income households through digital platforms, to the implementation of SafeCare, a quality improvement model supporting health facilities to deliver safer, more efficient services.

We also discussed the ongoing pilot of the Safe MamaTech (MomCare) program, currently being implemented in Kisumu. This value-based model, co-created with the Kisumu County Department of Health, supports expectant mothers from pregnancy through postnatal care. It leverages mobile technology to improve antenatal attendance, encourage skilled facility-based deliveries, and offer integrated mental health support. The program also helps facilities enhance the quality of care, with performance incentives tied to quality improvement and patient satisfaction scores.

We further exchanged views on the potential impact of the ongoing withdrawal of U.S. government health funding, and the urgency of building sustainable, locally anchored solutions. Unfortunately, one of our most promising innovations—**Connect Diagnostics**, a program that supported community pharmacies to expand access to diagnostics—had to cease operations due to this funding cut.

With committed partners like PharmAccess, Kisumu remains focused on strengthening its health systems and advancing an inclusive, tech-enabled UHC model that puts people first.

23/07/2025

Today, I had the pleasure of receiving a courtesy call from the Country Director of The Fred Hollows Foundation ahead of their generous donation of equipment to both Kisumu County Referral Hospital (KCRH) and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH).

We held a fruitful discussion on strengthening eye care within primary health care services and equipping our facilities, with KCRH set to take the lead as the county hub for eye health.

The Fred Hollows Foundation has been a steadfast partner, and we are deeply grateful for their continued support in advancing eye healthcare services at both the primary and tertiary levels.

19/07/2025

Earlier this week, was honored to share a table with Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale and H.E. Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o during a courtesy call, as we discussed key health issues affecting Kisumu. I'm glad we received strong commitments to work together — especially on the completion of our Cancer Center, which remains a top priority for us. Grateful for the leadership and partnership.