The county government of Busia has unveiled a raft of programmes to improve health services in next financial year. Ambuchi said the establishment of the multimillion-shilling centre will improve management of skin conditions, noting that the county government of Busia has trained a dermatologist for the task. They will also undertake the upgrading of health centres to level four status starting with Matayos and Amukura. "There is a need for adequate budget allocation for installation of radiology equipment at Port Victoria, Sio Port and Nambale subcounty hospitals. The department also targets investment in preventive programmes covering HIV-Aids, malaria, tuberculosis, Universal Health Coverage, non-communicable diseases, disease surveillance and nutrition, among others.

Source: The Star February 20, 2021 13:07 UTC