05/07/2025
Established in 1950, Moi County Referral Hospital remains the only referral facility serving thousands of residents from within and outside the county. Despite this critical role, much of its infrastructure is aged and in need of urgent upgrades.
Yesterday, marked a major turning point as The Ministry of Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale, accompanied by H.E Dr. Andrew Mwadime - Wakujaa, EGH, Governor Taita Taveta County and Deputy Governor H.E. Christine Saru Kilalo, announced transformative support from the National Government to revamp healthcare in Taita Taveta County.
During the high-level visit, CS Duale confirmed that the National Government will equip the Cancer Centre at Moi County Referral Hospital constructed by Governor Andrew Mwadime's administration fully funded by the The Taita Taveta County Government, establish a state-of-the-art Trauma Centre, and install modern digital X-ray and dialysis machines to strengthen diagnostic and treatment capacity. These efforts aim to reduce the burden on residents and minimize medical referrals outside the county, aligning with the broader goal of achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
To further address workforce gaps, the CS also announced that Universal Health Coverage (UHC) medics will soon be issued with PnP appointment letters as payroll gets transitioned from the Health Ministry to the counties, deployment of six intern doctors and thirty-six intern nurses to serve in the County—fully funded by the National Government. Governor Mwadime welcomed the support, emphasizing the urgency of a dedicated Trauma Centre due to the high number of road accidents along the Nairobi-Mombasa highway that frequently overwhelm local health facilities.
Director General for Health Dr. Patrick Amoth praised Taita Taveta for its strong performance in maternal health, while Deputy Governor Kilalo reaffirmed the County’s commitment to supporting healthcare workers and accelerating the digitization of healthcare services to enhance transparency and efficiency.
The visit culminated in the official launch of the Taifa Care Digital Programme and the Digitization of Health Services—solid steps that position Taita Taveta as a frontrunner in modern, tech-enabled healthcare delivery.
