Mbagathi Hospital has today officially launched its Comprehensive Diabetes Centre (CDC), the second of its kind in Kenya after the one in Nakuru. The Centre is projected to serve patients from Nairobi and the Central Kenya region, strengthening access to comprehensive and patient-centred diabetes care.

The launch brought together key health sector leaders and partners including Danish Ambassador to Kenya H.E Stephan Schonemann,Chief Officer Health Facilities David Sande,Chief Officer Medical Services Ms Maryam Dahir, Mbagathi Hospital was led by its CEO, Dr. Alexander Irungu, while Novo Nordisk was led by its Middle Africa General Manager, Mr. Jakop Mollerup. Also present were Pumwani Hospital CEO Ms. Christine Kiteshuo, alongside Dr. Kibe from Nairobi County, as well as other stakeholders.

Established through the iCARE partnership between Mbagathi Hospital/Nairobi County and Novo Nordisk, the Centre will offer multidisciplinary diabetes care, patient education, nutrition counselling, self-management support and improved continuity of care.

The launch underscores the shared commitment to strengthening sustainable and patient-centred diabetes care in Nairobi and the wider Kenyan region.

Mbagathi County Referral Hospital hosted a delegation from the Ministry of Health, Zimbabwe, comprising Mugove Chideme and Tanaka Sakubani for a benchmarking visit focused on Mbagathi’s best practices and the NESP Programme. The delegation had healthcare technology, Mindray Global leadership led by Jeff Gui,International IVD Sales and Marketing Department,Mindray and Sunview Kenya.

The delegation was hosted by CEO Dr. Alex Irungu,County Medical Lab Cordinator Mr.Martin Maitima, Head of Clinical Services Dr. Beatrice Mwangi, and Laboratory Manager Jane Lugaga. Mbagathi is home to one of the only two County Governments’ ISO- Quality Standards certified laboratories in Kenya and recently retained its certification, underscoring the hospital’s commitment to quality, excellence and internationally recognized standards of healthcare.

The visit provided an opportunity for knowledge exchange and sharing of best practices in strengthening quality healthcare systems.

Mbagathi County Referral Hospital today marked another significant milestone in clinical training, research and practice by signing a collaboration agreement with the University of Nairobi.

The agreement was signed by the University of Nairobi Vice Chancellor, Eng. Prof. Ayub N. Gitau, and Mbagathi County Referral Hospital Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Alexander Irungu, reaffirming the institutions’ shared commitment to quality healthcare and sustainable clinical standards.

The signing was witnessed by the UoN DVC Academic Affairs Prof. John Mande, Dean Faculty of Health Sciences Prof. Daniel Ojuka and Associate Dean Prof. Rose Jepchumba.

Mbagathi Hospital team included Medical Superintendent Dr Ericah Koima, NSM Lynette Kinara, Chief Pharmacist Dr Pius Kinuthia and HAO Agnes Mwageroki.

Following the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding under the NEST360 Programme, the delegation toured the ongoing Maternity and Child Health Ultra Modern Wing being constructed through the support of Safaricom Foundation at Mbagathi County Referral Hospital.

The visit provided an opportunity to assess the progress of the project, which is expected to significantly enhance maternity and Child health services by expanding capacity and improving access to quality care towards H.E Governor Sakajas Manifesto.

Once complete, the facility will further strengthen the hospital’s ability to provide safe, efficient, and patient-centered maternity services.

Mbagathi County Hospital hosted a delegation from Sight Savers International, who visited to assess the progress of the Optical Shop project they funded under the Refractive Error Program in Nairobi County.

The team commended the progress made and further strengthened eye care services through the donation of essential ophthalmic equipment, including an auto refractor, ophthalmoscope, retinoscope, automatic lens meter, LED vision chart, trial frames, pediatric and adult spectacle frames, among other accessories.

They were received by Deputy Med Sup Dr.Beatrice Mwangi and other members of staff.