Garissa County Teaching and Referral Hospital has unveiled a new fountain waterfront and a landscaped roundabout at the main entrance of the biggest hospital in Northern Kenya.
The move is designed to improve the environment for patients, visitors and staff.
The facelift work has enhanced the hospital’s appearance, creating a calmer and more welcoming atmosphere at the region’s busiest health facilities.
Management says the improved aesthetics are already contributing to a more dignified service experience and a positive public image.
The Hospital chief executive officer Mahat Sheikh Salah said the project reflects a growing recognition that the physical environment plays a key role in healthcare delivery.
“A healing environment requires more than medicine and equipment. It entails how people feel when they arrive at a hospital,” Salah said.
“The fountain waterfront and the improved roundabout help create a calm, respectful and welcoming space for patients, their families and our staff.”
He added that the initiative is part of a broader effort to modernise the hospital and improve service standards to create a pleasant environment that can reduce stress and boost staff morale.
Mr. Mohamud Mahamud, an out patient described the new look as dignified and reassuring.
He told Kulan Post he noted that the improved surroundings create a sense of hope and confidence in the services offered at the facility.
“The moment you arrive, you feel calmer,” said one patient waiting for treatment at the outpatient department.
“The environment no longer feels stressful. It gives you confidence that you are in a well-organised hospital.”
Others said the new entrance has made navigation easier for first-time visitors while also giving the hospital a modern and respectable image.
The Hospital Press Services said further improvements are planned as part of ongoing efforts to enhance patient-centred care and strengthen confidence in public healthcare services across the county.
