Following recent malicious attacks and baseless articles by Musili Kauta, Hopkin Digital reporter has gone underground to get the facts to nail it to Kitui locals, including Musili Kauta. The target of Kauta’s criticism, the Ministry of Health and Sanitation in Kitui, has been working diligently to improve healthcare services in the county, a reality that starkly contrasts with the grim picture painted by Kauta.
First and foremost,The FIF Act 2023 is an act enacted by the National Assembly. The Act requires that public health facilities retain the revenue they generate from services offered to patients. These funds are to be used to improve services in the same health facility that generated it.
The Ministry of Health and Sanitation is working on operationalization of FIF Act 2023 which will enhance health service delivery to Kitui people.
Currently money collected by Kitui health facilities goes to CRA as County Own Source own revenue and is not mismanaged contrary to what Kauta says.
In addition to financial improvements, patient care has also seen considerable advancements. Contrary to Kauta’s claims about inadequate meals in hospitals, patients and their families have reported receiving nutritious and satisfactory meals during their hospital stays.
This was confirmed through direct conversations with patients at various health facilities, who expressed appreciation for the quality of food provided. The Ministry’s commitment to holistic patient care, including proper nutrition, is evident and directly contradicts Kauta’s baseless claims.
The availability of drugs and medical supplies in Kitui’s hospitals has also improved. The occasional shortages that do occur are often due to delays from KEMSA, not internal mismanagement.
Health workers confirmed that the supply chain issues are being addressed and that the overall availability of drugs has never been better. The surge in the number of patients seeking services from public health facilities is a testament to the trust and reliability these improvements have engendered, something Kauta’s articles fail to acknowledge.
The County’s Ministry of Health has bounced back to its lost glory from the previous business enterprise administration known as Mbee Nzei, which was characterized by corruption and looting.
The current administration’s efforts to restore integrity and efficiency in the healthcare system are commendable. This dramatic turnaround highlights the stark contrast between the past mismanagement and the present strides toward excellence.
The CEC for Health and sanitation Ruth Koki and her COs, led by Agrrey Kamba (drugs), Dr. Benson Musyoka, and Lynn Kitwan, have made tremendous contributions to the ministry’s success over the past 22 months.
Their dedication and hard work have not gone unnoticed, earning them the applause and appreciation of Kitui’s citizens. Their efforts have been instrumental in transforming the health sector, bringing tangible benefits to the community and restoring faith in public healthcare services.
Finally, the issue of ghost workers, prevalent in the previous regime, has been tackled head-on by the current administration. Governor Malombe’s initiative to conduct a thorough human resource audit and rationalization has effectively eliminated ghost workers from the payroll.
This has not only saved the county significant resources but has also ensured that only legitimate employees are compensated for their work. The positive impact of this cleanup is evident in the more efficient and effective service delivery across the county. The task force’s findings, backed by documented evidence, stand in stark contrast to the unfounded accusations leveled by Kauta.
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