Migori County Department of Health

08/04/2026

Migori county Department of Health Lead by Waziri Caleb Opondi, CO Samuel Atula, Director Dr Dan Ochiel, County NCD Coordinator Dr Olik ,CHMT, among health care workers today in collaboration with Cancer and NCDs held a county entry meeting focusing on the implementation of the World Diabetes Foundation project, with the aim of integrating NCDs into primary Health Care focusing on Diabetes and Hypertension.
The burden of NCDs has been on the rise globally, with similar trends recorded in Kenya.The project is implemented in collaboration with a consortium of partners, the Ministry of Health, and County health departments.

01/04/2026

MIGORI COUNTY BLOOD TRANSFUSION REVIEW MEETING.

Migori County Department of Health and Medical services through the support of Lwala Community Alliance held blood transfusion review meeting that brought together all the Laboratory coordinators and haemovigilance officers in all blood transfusing facilities.

The facilities included both government, privately owned and all the faith based facilities, since Migori County has increased transfusion capacity after the inauguration of the blood satellite centre, therefore there’s always need to hold blood transfusion site review meetings frequently to discuss achievements, gaps, challenges and also milestones and best practices. Also taken into consideration was the frequency of blood requests by the facilities from the blood satellite centre, maternal death controls because this has been frequently blamed on lack of blood , the facilities were also tasked with providing valid reasons for not transfusing. On findings it was realized that maternal , gynecological and surgical procedures are the major consumers of blood.

The meeting was chaired by madam Catherine Adera who is in charge of the blood satellite centre. The review meeting was opened by the director medical services Dr. Dan Ochiel , he was accompanied by the Deputy Director Public Health and Sanitation Tom Odhong’

31/03/2026

31/03/2026

Delving into the benefits of Sato and Safi latrines that have highly contributed into Migori County being declared ODF.

26/03/2026

Director Medical Services Dr. Dan Ochiel together with the medical superintendent Dr. Dolcie Nyagillo today received an Anaesthetic machine and patient monitors for MCRH Maternity theatre. The very crucial machines weee delivered courtesy of Lwala community Alliance.

26/03/2026

𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 & 𝐂𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐒-𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐁 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐘 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐆𝐌𝐀 𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍.

The Department of Health
in collaboration with CMMB, and the Kenya Red Cross Society under the Global Fund-HIV program, is implementing interventions aimed at strengthening community and workplace responses to Tuberculosis (TB), including promotion of the TB Workplace Policy, reduction of TB-related stigma, and dissemination of the Stop TB Community, Rights and Gender (CRG) Plan under the Human Rights and Gender Module.

Today marked the 2nd day of the three-day awareness and cross-learning meeting targeting stakeholders in high TB burden workplace sectors drawn from Kisumu and Migori Counties.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐨:
-Enhance awareness and strengthen implementation of TB workplace policies.
-Address TB-related and HIV stigma and discrimination in workplace settings
-Disseminate the Stop TB Community, Rights and Gender (CRG) Plan.
-Facilitate cross-learning and experience sharing between Migori and Kisumu Counties on best practices in TB stigma and discrimination response within workplace and community settings.

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞:
-TB Champions from high burden workplaces
-Sub-County AIDS and STI Coordinators (SCASCO) for Nyatike and Suna West Sub-Counties
-Sub-County TB Coordinators for Nyatike and Suna West Sub-Counties.

Participants from the County were led by the County Director of Public Health and Sanitation Mr. CJ Ayungo. Those accompanying the Director from the CHMT were:
-County TB Coordinator 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝 𝐍𝐲𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚
-Coynty Health Records & Information Officer 𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝
-Coynty Partnerships and Donor Funding Coordinator Beffy Vill
-Deputy County AIDS and STI Coordinator (DCASCO) Caroline Odera

Our department has prioritised strengthening workplace and community systems to combat TB, reduce stigma, and promote inclusive, rights-based health responses.

14/03/2026

𝐊𝐖𝐀𝐒𝐇 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌 𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓 𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐈𝐈 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐏.

Yesterday, the County Department of Health together with the Department of Water and Energy successfully finalized the Work Planning Workshop for the Kenya Water Sanitation and Hygiene Program (KWASH), courtesy of support from the World Bank.

The two departments were led by their respective Chief Officers: Chief Officer for Public Health and Sanitation, Ms. Mable Chanzu, and Chief Officer for Water and Energy, Ms. Rhoda Nchagwa, who guided the teams through the collaborative planning process aimed at strengthening implementation of the program.

The County Department of Health technical lead, the Director of Public Health and Sanitation, was represented by the County WASH Coordinator, Mr. Kenneth Okumu, while the Department of Water’s technical lead was the Managing Director of Migori Water and Sanitation Company Limited, Eng. Julliet Adhiambo, who also serves as the Migori County Project Technical Lead.

The Kenya Water Sanitation and Hygiene Program (KWASH) supported by the World Bank is a Program-for-Results initiative aimed at improving access to safe water and sanitation services for residents of Migori County. The work planning workshop marks an important step in aligning county priorities and strengthening inter-sectoral collaboration to enhance service delivery.

We laud the leadership of H.E. Governor Ochilo Ayacko for fostering meaningful partnerships that continue to advance the health, water, and sanitation sectors for the benefit of our communities.

Together, we remain committed to improving safe water access, sanitation coverage, and overall public health outcomes across the county.

13/03/2026

Department of Health Migori County has become the first Counties to launch the Lenacapavir injection that’s aimed at reducing HIV infections amongst its residents.

During the launch at the Referral Hospital’s grounds, the CECM Caleb Opondi urged residents to take the injection and assured them of its safety, CO. Sam Atula reiterated that the injection that’s given twice a year would be more safe and convenient compared to the PREP that’s a daily dose for 30days, the injection was officially launch and administered to a number of residents who first went through HIV testing before being administered.

Together with partners including CIHEB Kenya, and implementing partners the function had a number of leaders including the CO Sam Atula for Medical Services, directors Dan Ochiel and deputy director for Public Health and Sanitation Tom Odhong’.

06/03/2026

𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐘 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐄 𝐈𝐍 𝐌𝐈𝐆𝐎𝐑𝐈 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐘.

Today, the Migori County Department of Health received a team of officers from Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Organization. This visit opened a productive dialogue on the current flood situation affecting Nyatike and Suna East Sub-Counties and set the stage for a rapid assessment of flood-affected areas to better understand public health needs and potential areas of support and intervention.

The Department appreciates the spirit of collaboration and humanitarian solidarity demonstrated by our partners during this challenging period. Partnerships like these are crucial for strengthening emergency preparedness, response, and the protection of community health.

The Department of Public Health remains committed to protecting and preserving the health of Migori County residents through strong partnerships, humanitarian collaboration, and responsive leadership during emergencies. It is through such coordinated action and strategic partnerships, that we are safeguarding the health and well-being of residents of Migori County.

The team were received by the Director Public Health and Sanitation Mr. CJ Ayungo, the Deputy Director Mr. Tom Odhong', the WASH & IPC Coordinator Ken Okumu, the Partnerships & Donor Funding Coordinator Beffy Vill, the Malaria Control Coordinator Mr. George Ochieng, and the Sub-County Public Health Officer for Nyatike Sub County Mr. Bernard Onyango.

We look forward to continued collaboration with MSF and other partners to enhance emergency preparedness, response, and community protection in Migori County.

05/03/2026

Director Medical Services Dr. Dan Ochiel made a routine supervision at Ongo SCH in preparation for solarisation of the facility. The facility which has been in dire need of power will benefit from a donation of Solar panel from power Africa an organization from the USA.

The visit was as result of a subsequent visit by the team led by their CEO madam Merab who paid a courtesy call to the leadership of the department led by the CECM Caleb Opondi, the team agreed on solarisation of two facilities Ongo SCH together with the County Referral Hospital, this initiative will go a long way in ensuring smooth operations at the facilities. The County referral hospital has been experiencing frequent power outages.

04/03/2026

𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐅 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑-𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐀𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐁𝐄𝐓𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐍 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐘 𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐌𝐈𝐆𝐎𝐑𝐈 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐇𝐒 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓.

The Migori County Department of Health and Sanitation today participated in the Inter-Governmental Participatory Agreement (IPA) with the National Government through the Ministry of Health on the Implementation of the BREHS Project. Key context from the national level emphasizes that the signing of IPAs under the Building Resilient and Responsive Health Systems (BREHS) Project marks a major step in strengthening collaboration between the National Government and County Governments to advance Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Access to healthcare is a constitutional right and a government obligation, with a focus on ensuring all Kenyans regardless of geography, income, gender, age, or vulnerability can access quality, affordable, and equitable healthcare services. World Bank support continues to strengthen Kenya’s health systems and health outcomes, and BREHS is a five-year initiative (31 January 2025 to 30 June 2029) aimed at improving utilisation and quality of Primary HealthCare services while boosting institutional capacity across all 47 counties and at the national level.

The project places strong emphasis on strengthening services at the community and primary care levels, where most Kenyans first seek treatment. Under Component 2, the programme will support counties to improve access to essential Health Products and Technologies (HPTs) and enhance service delivery at primary healthcare facilities. Priority interventions focus on Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) in ten high-priority counties: Kilifi, Kwale, Narok, Homa Bay, West Pokot, Wajir, Mandera, Garissa, Turkana, and Tana River. The initiative aims to accelerate progress in reducing maternal mortality, preventing adolescent pregnancies, expanding access to family planning, and strengthening neonatal and child health services to ensure every child has a healthy start to life. The project will also enhance health services in refugee camps and host communities, particularly in Garissa and Turkana, promoting equitable access to care for vulnerable populations.

Notable national leadership comments highlighted that Cabinet Secretary for Health Hon. Aden Duale described the IPA signing as a demonstration of shared responsibility, accountability, and strengthened intergovernmental collaboration, urging timely and effective implementation to deliver tangible health improvements. The signing ceremony featured Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards Mary Muthoni, Director-General for Health Dr. Patrick Amoth, Council of Governors Chairperson H.E. Ahmed Abdullahi, COG Health Committee Chairperson H.E. Abdulswamad Sherrif Nassir, Dr. Elizabeth Wangia of the World Bank, 13 Governors and 10 Deputy Governors, alongside senior Ministry of Health officials.

What this means for Migori is enhanced support for community and primary care services, with a focus on RMNCAH Health outcomes and increased access to essential health products. There will be strengthened collaboration across levels of government to deliver Universal Health Coverage more effectively in Migori. Stay tuned for updates on county-level milestones, service improvements, and opportunities to engage with BREHS activities in Migori.

Migori was represented by the County Secretary, Dr. Oscar Olima; the County Liaison Officer, Mr. Denis Wasike; the Chief Officer for Public Health and Sanitation, Ms. Mable Chanzu; the Director for Public Health and Sanitation, Mr. CJ Ayungo; and the County Partnerships & Donor Funding Coordinator, Mr. Beffy Vill.

03/03/2026

Migori County Government under Governor Dr. Ochilo Ayacko, has been actively investing in healthcare infrastructure, with several ongoing upgrades and expansions to sub-county hospitals. Through this Dede Health Centre was recently upgraded into a level 4 hospital.

Through the leadership of the department’s CECM Caleb Opondi today held a meeting with all level 4 hospital nursing officers to look into their performance and also come up with ways of enhancing service delivery under their leadership.
Also looked into was the general welfare of the health workers and also delving into the SWOT analysis of the levels 4s in terms of the nursing work force and all the other performance indicators and health pillars.
The CECM was accompanied by CO Dr Marble Chanzu, CO Samuel Atula, Directors CJ Ayungo and Dr Dan Ochiel.