VIHIGA COUNTY HEALTH PARTNERS AND STAKEHOLDERS ANNUAL MEETING
Vihiga Governor H.E. Dr. Wilber Khasilwa Ottichilo, EGH together with the Speaker of the County Assembly of Vihiga Hon Chris Omulele and other county officials have presided over the Vihiga County Health Partners and Stakeholders Annual Meeting at the Equator Pastoral Resort & Conference Centre Gambogi.
The main objective of the meeting is to discuss;
- Review health performance for the 2023/2024 implantation year.
- Unveiling of the Department of Health Priorities for the 2023/2024 financial year.
- Health Partners and Stakeholders engagement and networking.
- Achievements and priority areas in the health sector.
Some of the achievements highlighted include;
- 6% distribution of the mosquito nets.
- Teen pregnancy reduction from 26%-19%
- 96% vaccination and immunization
- 100% primary care network coverage
- Recruitment of 6 more ambulance drivers
- Fully equipping 1247 CHPs
- Registration and Licensing of 53 out of 75 health facilities among other achievements.
In his address, Dr. Ottichilo was grateful and appreciative to the health partners and stakeholders for walking with the County Government of Vihiga and the Department of Health Services, Vihiga County.
However, His Excellency called on the health department to liaise with partners in creating awareness on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) – causes, treatment, and preventive measures.
Additionally, Dr. Ottichilo raised concerns on Gender Based Violence and Mental health which are on the rise in the county noting that a GBV rescue centre has already been established with talks underway to establish a mental wellness centre.
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