He also challenged the CHPs to act as credible goodwill ambassadors of the County Government, ensuring residents get accurate and timely information on programmes and policies.
Busia County Community Health Promoters are now number one in Kenya in treating malaria at household level, at 60 percent, and have achieved 100 percent digitization.
H.E Dr. Paul Otuoma shared the milestones yesterday while meeting CHP leaders representing more than 2,000
The County is also mobilizing additional resources to cover a full year of SHA premiums for CHPs.
He commended the CHPs for forming 8 SACCOs and urged their leaders to strengthen them so they can tap County grants and other economic empowerment opportunities.
@HonOtuoma The engagement forms part of the County Government of Busia's ongoing efforts, under the leadership of Governor Dr. Paul Otuoma, to translate his manifesto into practical development programmes that improve infrastructure, stimulate investment, and enhance service delivery.
MALABA MUNICIPALITY REVIEWS DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES IN STRATEGIC MEETING
County Executive Committee Member (CECM) Douglas Okiring on Monday chaired a meeting with the Malaba Municipality Board and management on behalf of H.E. @HonOtuoma and the County Government of Busia.
@HonOtuoma He urged the Municipality Board and management to adhere to approved municipal development plans, strengthen accountability, and foster collaboration among all stakeholders in pursuit of the County Government's development priorities.
instituted rigorous screening protocols at the country's border crossing points, forming the first line of defense against any potential importation of the virus.
@KEMRI DONATES EBOLA PREPAREDNESS SUPPLIES TO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SANITATION
A team from the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) today made a donation of essential health supplies to the Department of Health and Sanitation,
prevention, and containment of highly infectious diseases such as Ebola.
The donation adds to a framework of preparedness measures that are already in motion. Health authorities have in recent times intensified surveillance operations and
Surveillance at border crossing points has simultaneously been heightened as a precautionary measure.
The drill was coordinated through a robust multi-agency partnership, bringing together the World Health Organization (#WHO), the Ministry of Health (#MoH),
BUSIA COUNTY FRONTLINE WORKERS CONDUCT EBOLA PREPAREDNESS DRILL AMID RISING REGIONAL CASES
Frontline health workers in Busia County yesterday conducted a live Ebola simulation drill at the Alupe Isolation Site,
from early detection and patient handling to isolation and case management.
Having successfully completed the exercise, Busia County is now considered equipped and prepared to manage an Ebola case should one emerge within its borders.