Ciala Hospital Launched To Boost Health Services Offered By Public Facilities in Kisumu

Kisumu deputy governor Matthew Owili on Saturday, February 1, presided over the launch of Ciala Hospital in Sinyolo, Kisumu West. A state-of-the-art 38-bed medical facility that will transform healthcare in the region.

The new hospital is expected to ease pressure and  reduce congestion on existing public health institutions, while providing specialized and high-quality medical services.

Speaking at the event, Owili commended the investment, noting that it aligns with the county’s vision of enhancing healthcare access and efficiency to the residents of Kisumu County

The launch marks a significant milestone in Kisumu’s healthcare sector, reinforcing the county’s dedication to improving medical services and fostering public-private partnerships for better health outcomes.

“This health facility will go a long way in enabling the local community here to access medical attention and so I would wish to urge the residents of this area to make maximum use of this hospital” said Owili.

Also in attendance were the Director General for Health Patrick Amoth, Prof. Olive Mugenda, who is the Director of Professional Standards at the Ministry of Health Dr. Hezron Omollo, Kisumu County Assembly Speaker Hon. Elisha Oraro, and other dignitaries. They lauded the facility’s leadership as a major step in strengthening healthcare infrastructure in the county.

Ciala Hospital Directors John Obel and Marceline Harper were lauded for their commitment to advancing medical services in then region. With modern equipment and a skilled medical team, the facility is set to redefine healthcare delivery, offering specialized treatment options to residents.

This milestone in the health sector in the county, comes as government aims at delivering universal health coverage to Kenyans, through the Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

The government aims to achieve the accessible health services by use of  fortified community health units by assigning a full-time Community Health Administrator (CHA) to each unit, while targeting a 1:10 ratio of CHA to Community Health Promoters (CHPs) for effective supervision.