SIGHT SAVERS INTERNATIONAL DELEGATION VISIT

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.

ESSENTIAL LABOR CARE AND BIRTH TRAINING

Mbagathi Hospital hosted and participated in a training on Essential Labor Care and Birth, with key focus areas including bleeding after birth (postpartum haemorrhage) and the introduction of the Labor Care Guide.

The training supported by MCGL–JHPIEGO, reinforced the hospital’s commitment to improving maternal and newborn health outcomes through quality, evidence-based care.

NYERI COUNTY MEDICAL SERVICES TEAM BENCHMARKING VISIT

Mbagathi Hospital hosted a benchmarking visit by officers from the Department of Medical Services and Public Health Nyeri County on the planned installation of a Biomedical Liquid Waste Disposal System.

The team was received by the Hospital Management Team led by Medical Superintendent, Dr. Ericah Koima, and taken through the facility’s biomedical liquid waste management system, including its installation, operation, maintenance, and overall performance.

The visit provided an opportunity for knowledge sharing and exchange of best practices aimed at strengthening environmental safety, public health, and the management of hazardous healthcare waste.

SITE HANDING OVER- MBAGATHI COUNTY HOSPITAL AND SAFARICOM MPESA FOUNDATION

Today, the Mbagathi County Referral Hospital team conducted the project inception meeting/project handing over of the proposed maternity and NBU wing being sponsored by the Safaricom Mpesa Foundation at Mbagathi County Hospital.

In attendance was the beneficiary team led by the CEO Dr. Alex Irungu, Project management team led by QS Angela Ngere and the contractor led by Eng Maina

The hospital team officially handed over the site to the contractor.

This highly specialized project will significantly improve the healthcare service delivery across Nairobi City County in line with H.E Gov Sakaja’s pillar of healthcare in his manifesto.

UNITED STATES DELEGATION ON KENYA – US HEALTH COOPERATION FRAMEWORK VISIT

Mbagathi County Referral Hospital today hosted a technical team from the USA on a mission to advance the implementation of Kenya–United States Health Cooperation Framework signed in December 2025. This follows previous high-level delegations of President Trump working party and the US senate , hosted by the Hospital CEO Dr Alex Irungu, PhD in July and September respectively last year,on discussions pertaining change of the US Government Health funding policy from USAID to State Department and Governments of respective beneficiaries.

The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral health collaboration in areas such as disease prevention and response, health systems strengthening, and other shared healthcare priorities under the framework.

The U.S. delegation was led by Mr. Brandon Ramsay, Professional Staff Member, U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee, and included Ms. Allison Cantrell, Dr. Sally Okutoyi from the U.S. Department of State – Office of Foreign Assistance, Ms. Leah Hasselback from the U.S. Embassy Nairobi, alongside senior Ministry of Health technical officials.

The delegation was hosted by Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr. Ericah Koima, Hospital C.H.A.O Agnes Mwageroki, and other members of staff.

MINISTRY OF HEALTH HIGH LEVEL DELEGATION VISIT

Mbagathi Hospital today hosted a high-level delegation from the Ministry of Health led by the PS Medical Services, Dr. Ouma Oluga, The Vice President of the International Development Association (IDA) and a delegation of Members of Parliament from the French Government.

The visit aimed at exploring opportunities for healthcare investment and sharing best practices in strengthening public health systems, with a key focus on Maternal and Child Health services.

The delegation was received by the Nairobi County CECM for Health Suzanne Silantoi, Mbagathi Hospital Board Chairman Dr. Githinji Gitahi, and the hospital management team and staff led by the CEO, Dr. Alex Irungu.

UNITAD DELEGATION VISIT TO NICU AND NBU

Mbagathi Hospital had the privilege of hosting a delegation from UNITAID and partners during a visit to our NICU and NBU departments.

The team engaged with our healthcare workers to better understand neonatal care delivery, oxygen therapy systems, equipment availability, and the overall patient care pathway.

The delegation also presented a special gift from the French Parliament to Mbagathi Hospital, a gesture symbolizing continued partnership and support towards strengthening healthcare services

We appreciate their commitment towards supporting affordable life-saving innovations and strengthening neonatal healthcare in low- and middle-income countries.

They were hosted by Dep.Med Sup Dr.Beatrice Mwangi and NBU HOD Dr. Christine Manyasi.

ONE DELEGATION GERMANY – VISIT TO MBAGATHI HOSPITAL

A high-level delegation from ONE, Germany ,comprising Karoline Lerche (Director, Partnerships, Communications & Public Affairs), Stephan Exo-Kreischer (Executive Director, Continental Europe), and William Menson (Director, Health Financing) paid a courtesy call to Mbagathi County Referral Hospital following an outreach by the CEO, Mbagathi Hospital.

The engagement focused on strengthening support for County Health Systems, with particular attention to Mbagathi Hospital. The visit marked a positive step toward building meaningful partnerships aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery and advancing sustainable health financing solutions.

The CEO, in his capacity as the Chairman of the County Health Reforms Committee expounded on H.E Gov Sakaja’s manifesto and healthcare vision, and pleaded with the team on funding opportunities from the German Government, European Union and other global organizations including World Bank.

AMREF, NOVO NORDISK FOUNDATION AND GLOBAL FUND VISIT

High profile Global delegation from AMREF, Novo Nordisk Foundation and The Global Fund visited Mbagathi County Referral Hospital to explore strengthening of integrated HIV, TB. Malaria and NCD health care in Kenya.

Focus areas included system readiness, key service delivery bottlenecks, and scalable solutions to improve continuity of care and reduce co-morbidities. The hospital’s commitment to integrated care was highly appreciated

The team discussed and agreed on key areas of collaboration for impactful service delivery.

DUBAI PORT INTERNATIONAL (KENYA) DONATES TO POST DELIVERY MOTHERS

In line with H.E Gov Sakaja’s manifesto and conviction about dignity of Nairobi population, the CEO of Mbagathi County Referral Hospital, Dr Alex Irungu together with the management team lobbied and hosted top management team from Dubai Port International ( Kenya) for donations of post-delivery mothers sanitary products.

The CEO thanked the partners on behalf of H.E Gov Sakaja.