Makueni County Deputy Governor (DG) Lucy Mulili has commissioned the Makindu Chronic Care Centre funded by Aids Healthcare Foundation (AHF)-Kenya at a cost of Sh8.5 million.
Mulili disclosed that the centre would serve over 2,300 clients who have been diagnosed with chronic ailments like HIV, cancer, diabetes and hypertension who must be registered at the clinic in Makindu Sub county hospital. "In the spirit of integration that is being encouraged, especially with the dwindling resources both from domestic sources and donors, the centre will be of great help to patients with chronic conditions.
It has come at an opportune time when we are experiencing rising cases of non-communicable diseases," said Mulili.
The DG said that the hospital is strategically placed, as it serves travellers along the busy Nairobi-Mombasa highway and others from neighbouring counties like Kitui, Machakos and Kajiado.
