Benefits of Mwingi
Hospital oxygen unit
Mwingi Level IV facility will save at least Kes. 300, 000 monthly (3.6 million annually) from the costs previously incurred in sourcing oxygen from Nairobi.
Malombe (left) and Mr Bert Ubamadu (USAID) during the commissioning of the oxygen generating plant in Mwingi Level IV Hospital.
The plant can process enough oxygen for patients in the facility and the rest shared to other hospitals across the county.
Governor Malombe said the development is a big milestone in the provision of quality healthcare in the county.
Oxygen is a critical element that will enable doctors to deal with diseases such as pneumonia, malaria and other non-communicable ailments.
By donating these PSA generators, USAID is fulfilling its commitment to support the strengthening of Kenya's healthcare system, support the expansion of its primary healthcare goals, and continue to improve health outcomes for Kenyans so they can lead prosperous fulfilling lives.
The donation by USAID is a contribution to global momentum among donor countries, multilateral organizations, and foundations to work together to collectively address significant shortfalls of oxygen for patients.
