Stronger health through Irish & Kenyan partnership

Thank you for supporting this project and here is the latest update from Carolyne Chepngetich, Health Programme Officer with Brighter Communities Worldwide.

The partnership continues to transform the delivery of health services and strengthen the health system through the sharing of expertise and resources, strategic investment in infrastructure, capacity building, emergency care, and specialised medical services. These interventions have enhanced the facility’s capacity to deliver quality healthcare, improve access to timely and effective services, and promote more equitable healthcare delivery.

Collectively, these efforts are contributing to improved patient outcomes and a more resilient and responsive health system.

Storyboards highlighting the history and development of the Irish/Kenyan partnership were displayed at Mayo University Hospital and Londiani Sub County Hospital in recent months to enhance the understanding of the partnership’s evolution, key milestones and achievements over time.

The Trauma Centre has continued to strengthen emergency and trauma care services through ongoing staff training and continuous professional development. The successful completion of BLS and ACLS training, together with regular CME sessions, has improved the preparedness and confidence of healthcare providers in responding to emergencies. These initiatives contribute to better patient outcomes and improved emergency response.

CME sessions for 856 healthcare providers include BLS; Basic Electrocardiography and Electrocardiograph (ECG) reading; Recognition and Management of Organophosphate Poisoning, Initial Response to Trauma Patients, Patient Safety, Safe Oxygen Administration, Spinal Precautions in Trauma Management and Transfer of Patients using Sliding Sheets.

In May, eleven members of staff from Londiani Sub County Hospital completed a three-day combined Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Training held at Ukarimu Centre. The training was certified by American Heart Association equipping participants with internationally recognised knowledge and practical skills in emergency resuscitation and the management of critically ill patients.

The training was delivered through lecture sessions and drills.

Basic Life Support course Content:

• High- quality Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Chain of Survival
• Delivering effective breaths or ventilation
• Importance of early use of and how to use Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Performance as an effective team member during multi rescuer
• Relief of foreign body airway obstruction (choking) for adults children, and infants

Advanced Cardiac Life Support course content:

• Systematic Approach (Assessment)
• High quality BLS
• Airway management
• Rhythm recognition
• Defibrillation
• Medication and administration
• Transcutaneous pacing
• High-Performance team

A comprehensive medical camp was successfully conducted at Londiani Sub County Hospital (LSCH) bringing a wide range of specialized health services closer to the community. The medical camp enabled over 2,000 community members to receive healthcare services that would otherwise have been inaccessible due to financial constraints.

Prior to the medical camp, a one-week eye screening exercise was carried out at Kapcheplanga Secondary school. The screening identified 40 students requiring further assessment and treatment, all of whom were referred to LSCH for appropriate management. This contributes to early detection and prevention of vision-related complication.

The health systems were further strengthened through the provision of essential medical equipment aimed at improving the quality and accessibility of specialised healthcare services. Key equipment supplied included ophthalmology equipment (Tonometer, Ophthalmic Chair unit, Keeler Slit Lamp, Cataract surgery sets) to ophthalmology department in LSCH to enhance diagnosis and management of eye conditions.

In June 2026, a team of 25 general nursing and medical students from University Galway and University College Cork,  Ireland, undertook a clinical placement at Londiani Sub County Hospital, Kericho County Referral Hospital and Kapkatet Sub County Hospital. During placement, the students participated in various clinical activities and Continuous Medical Education  on different topics were delivered jointly by the participating institutions and healthcare professionals.

 Next Steps

Ongoing First Response Emergency Care, Trauma Management, Basic Life Support , and Advanced Cardiac Life Support training for the healthcare providers. Your continued support can help ensure that trauma care reaches everyone who needs it — from rescue to recovery.