The construction of the Uasin Gishu County Diagnostic Centre is steadily taking shape, with the project now 35 per cent complete.
The milestone marks another step in the county government’s drive to expand modern diagnostic services and bring quality healthcare closer to residents.
On Thursday, Clinical Services Chief Officer Ambrose Tarus visited the site to assess progress and inspect the ongoing works.
He expressed satisfaction with the pace of construction while underscoring the need to maintain momentum. “We are encouraged by the progress made so far,” Tarus said.
“I urge the contractor to keep up this pace and stick strictly to the agreed timelines so that the facility is completed as scheduled and to the required standards,” he added.
He described the Diagnostic Centre as a strategic investment in the county’s health infrastructure. “Once completed, the facility will further enhance the county’s diagnostic capacity, supporting faster access to essential investigations and complementing services already available across our public health facilities,” Tarus stated.
The Chief Officer added that close monitoring will continue. “The County Government will keep a close eye on this project to ensure construction stays on track and that the facility is delivered to the standards our people deserve.”
Accompanied by Director of Medical Services Dr Evans Kiprotich, Deputy Director of Clinical Services Crispus Massam and Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Gerry Luvai, Tarus noted that the project forms part of a broader commitment to modernise health infrastructure, equip facilities and improve access to specialised care.
Once operational, the centre is expected to strengthen the county’s referral and diagnostic network, helping reduce delays that patients currently face when seeking essential medical investigations.
The steady progress reflects the county government’s ongoing efforts to deliver tangible improvements in healthcare for the people of Uasin Gishu.
By Maurice Aluda
