Nurses in Murang’a County marked Nurses and Midwives Week 2025 by educating pupils at Kagaa Primary School on health and well-being.
Speaking at the event held at Kagaa Primary School in Kimorori Wempa Ward, Murang’a County Nursing Officer Salome Kimani said the outreach was part of the county’s efforts to celebrate the annual week in honour of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.
Kimani explained that Nurses and Midwives Week provides an opportunity for nurses to reflect on their professional milestones and intensify their community service efforts.
“As nurses, we serve at the community level starting from level two facilities to levels three, four, and five hospitals,” she said.
“This week, as we celebrate Nurses Week, we are taking health services closer to the people,” She added.
At Kagaa Primary, the nurses focused on educating learners about personal health, menstrual hygiene, gender-based violence and drug and substance abuse.
Kimani noted that the team distributed sanitary towels to girls in upper primary and inner pants to the boys.
In addition to the school outreach, the nurses conducted free screening for non-communicable diseases such high blood pressure and diabetes, at Kenol Market.
The county nursing officer highlighted that Murang’a County carries a high burden of such diseases, making early screening essential.
The celebrations brought together nurses from public hospitals across the county and faith-based hospitals like Gaichanjiru Hospital, as well as students from Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), Murang’a University of Technology and other institutions.
“We have nurses, student nurses and representatives from professional associations such as the National Nurses Association and the Kenya Progressive Nurses Association joining in these celebrations.” Kimani said.
Member of County Assembly (MCA) for Kimorori ward Elizabeth Mwangi, on her part applauded the nurses for their continuous service to the community.
“Nurses are the pillars of healthcare and we appreciate their efforts especially today when they are educating these young children on important matters such as menstrual hygiene, drug and substance abuse and gender-based violence,” she spoke.
She averred the county assembly’s and the county government commitment towards improving the working conditions for nurses and providing quality healthcare for Murang’a county residents.
By Purity Mugo
