Pumwani Maternity set for major expansionPumwani Maternity Hospital is undergoing expansion to enable it handle other clients besides expectant mothers. But you understand we also have an influx of patients from other (lower tier) facilities,” said Maina. Nairobi Health Executive Charles Kerich said the only solution to the challenges facing Pumwani and other county facilities was to set aside more funds. Kerich said while it was good to expand services at Pumwani, it was important to decongest the facility by upgrading nearby health centres. Last year, Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko revealed plans were under way to set up a 10-storey "Sonko Pumwani Women’s Hospital and College of Nursing and Midwifery".

Source: Standard Digital March 10, 2019 21:49 UTC