Garissa County Teaching and Referral Hospital has received medical supplies and equipment worth about $178,000 (23.1 million Kenyan shillings) through a partnership with local and international nonprofit organisations.
The donation was facilitated by Safe Surgical Aid, a Kenyan nongovernmental organisation, with financial and material support from Good Gifts Inc. of the United States and Orphans in Need of the United Kingdom.
The consignment includes essential medicines, emergency health kits, surgical instruments, wound-dressing materials and diagnostic supplies.
The resources are aimed at strengthening the hospital’s capacity to handle emergencies, support medical procedures and improve the availability of essential supplies for patients.
Chief Executive Officer, Mahat Salah Sheikh said pursuing partnerships with development organisations helps strengthen the facility’s capacity and improve healthcare delivery in Garissa County and the wider Northern Kenya region.
The latest contribution builds on previous collaboration between the hospital and Safe Surgical Aid, which has conducted reverse referral medical campaigns at the county referral hospital and other subcounty hospitals to extend medical services to communities across the county.
A memorandum of understanding between the two organisations provides a framework for continued cooperation, including further medical interventions and institutional support.
Garissa County Teaching and Referral Hospital serves patients from across the county and neighbouring regions, making its capacity an important part of healthcare delivery in Northern Kenya.
CEO Mahat Sheikh Salah thanked Safe Surgical Aid, Good Gifts Inc. and Orphans in Need for their contribution.”
“The partnership supports efforts to improve patient care and strengthen public healthcare services,” he added.
