Kakamega County Teaching and Referral Hospital now benefits from more than twenty pieces of advanced equipment designed to support diagnosis, sterilization, and surgical treatment of eye conditions.
The Rotary Club of Kakamega, through a Rotary Global Grant in partnership with Rotary District 6940 (Florida, USA), officially launched state-of-the-art eye surgical equipment at Kakamega County Teaching and Referral Hospital, marking a proud and meaningful milestone for Kakamega County in Western Kenya.
This generous donation, valued at Kdh 24 million, is set to significantly transform eye care services at the Level 5 facility, offering renewed hope and improved outcomes for patients across the region and beyond. The hospital now benefits from more than twenty pieces of advanced equipment designed to support diagnosis, sterilization, and surgical treatment of eye conditions.
These include an anaesthesia machine, motorized electric surgeon chairs, a teaching ophthalmic microscope, a portable operating microscope, a YAG laser machine, auto perimeter visual field analyzers, table-top autoclaves, a hydraulic operating table, an indirect ophthalmoscope set, and an ophthalmic A/B scan system.
These include an anaesthesia machine, motorized electric surgeon chairs, a teaching ophthalmic microscope, a portable operating microscope, a YAG laser machine, auto perimeter visual field analyzers, table-top autoclaves, a hydraulic operating table, an indirect ophthalmoscope set, and an ophthalmic A/B scan system.
The launch event was graced by Dr. Livingston Mbayi, the County Executive Committee Member for Health, Dr. David Alila, the Chief Officer of Medical Services, Mrs. Rose Muhanda, the Chief Officer for Public Health, Dr. Stephen Wandei, the Director of Health Services, Dr. Christian Lamba, the Medical Superintendent of the hospital, alongside dedicated healthcare professionals and members of the Rotary fraternity—each playing a vital role in making this achievement possible.
Implemented under Grant GG2351593, this project aligns with Rotary International’s focus on disease prevention and treatment. It is a clear demonstration of what strong partnerships and a shared commitment to community service can achieve. The new equipment is expected to benefit thousands of patients, not only from Kakamega County but also referrals from across the country, greatly improving access to specialized eye care services.