The Vihiga County Assembly is considering a Bill seeking to upgrade the Vihiga County Referral Hospital to a fully-fledged teaching and referral hospital.
If enacted, the Vihiga Teaching and Referral Hospital (VTRH) Bill, 2024 will enhance access to specialised medical services, train healthcare professionals, and conduct medical research.
The Bill was tabled by Lugaga Wamuluma MCA Fredrick Mavisi, who also serves as the Chairperson of the Sectoral Committee on County Health Services.
Speaking during the tabling of the Bill, Mavisi said that the new hospital would provide world-class healthcare services while creating employment opportunities and promoting medical research in the region.
