Ziwa Sub-County Hospital has achieved a milestone after successfully performing its first-ever cesarean section, marking a breakthrough in maternal healthcare service delivery for residents of Uasin Gishu County.
The surgery, conducted by a skilled team of healthcare professionals, represents a major leap forward in the county’s strategy to enhance medical services at the sub-county level and ease the burden on referral hospitals.
The successful operation reflects the county government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen healthcare infrastructure, equip local facilities, and enhance the capacity of medical personnel to provide quality and timely services closer to the people.
Health officials hailed the achievement as a transformative development for maternal and child health in the region.
They emphasized that expectant mothers in Ziwa and surrounding areas will no longer need to endure long and often risky journeys to Eldoret, or other referral centers to access emergency obstetric care.
The medical team credited the County Government of Uasin Gishu, led by Governor Dr. Jonathan Bii, for its sustained investment in health infrastructure, modern equipment, and staffing.
These efforts have enabled Ziwa Sub-County Hospital to progressively broaden its scope of specialized medical services.
Residents and community leaders celebrated the news, describing it as a crucial intervention that will eliminate dangerous delays in accessing emergency maternal care and play a vital role in reducing maternal and infant mortality.
The successful C-Section procedure follows a recent assessment by Health Services County Executive Janet Kurgat and Clinical Services Chief Officer Ambrose Tarus, who evaluated the hospital’s theatre and expressed confidence in its surgical capabilities.
The achievement underscores Ziwa Sub-County Hospital’s growing role in advancing accessible and quality healthcare, reinforcing Uasin Gishu County’s commitment to improving maternal healthcare and ensuring better outcomes for mothers and newborns.
By Jevvah Kiplimo
