Wajir’s first kidney dialysis machine was launched yesterday at the County Referral Hospital. Governor Mohamed Abdi, who launched the unit, said residents will no longer have to travel to other counties for dialysis. ”All Wajir patients who used to seek dialysis treatment in Garissa and Nairobi will no longer travel long distances to seek treatment. Abdi said 13 medical personnel have been trained to run the unit and more will be trained. The referral hospital also has an incinerator, vaccine county depot, renovated kitchen, a physiotherapy unit and a laboratory.

Source: The Star May 12, 2019 21:00 UTC