County Government of Lamu in collaboration with Anidan and Pablo Horstmann has officially unveiled the new paediatric outpatient wing at King Fahd hospital, which will provide specialized care to children across the county.

The new facility will help address the shortage of paediatric services in the county and improve access to care for children who need it most.

Speaking at the opening ceremony today, Lamu Governor Issa Timamy EGH, OGW thanked the two charities for their collaboration and support and underscored the importance of making the facility a centre of excellence in paediatric services. He further promised to engage with the partners to facilitate the setting up of pediatric ICU and HDU units at the facility.

The new and well equipped paediatric unit will be managed by the County Government of Lamu through the department of health and will host paedetricians, clinical officers, medical officers and nurses.

In attendance was Health CECM Dr. Mbarak Bahjaj, President of Pablo Horstmann, Anidan President, President of the Pediatrician Association of Spain, Lamu County Chief of Staff Dr. Abdulnasir Issa, Health Chief Officer Dr. Victor Tole, King Fahd MedSup Dr. Abdulkadir, Nominated MCA Hon. Ahmed Medo among others.

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For more information contact:

Lamu County Government Communications Office at communication@lamu.go.ke