On February 27,2012, the expansion to the Medical Dispensary was officially dedicated to the village. The first phase of the expansion more than doubled the size of the facility and will include Labor and Delivery, a full Pharmacy, and Maternal and Child Health capabilities.
The dedication event was held in the courtyard area of the dispensary. Those invited to attend and speak included the area chief, the assistant area chief, local politicians, the Village Health Committee Chairman, the Kenya Ministry of Health, the area Bishop as well as several other bishops, and the Education Committee. Approximately 350 people were in attendance with the ceremonies starting around 9:00 and ending around 2:00. The entire building was prayed over by many of those in attendance laying hands on the outside of the building during prayer. Each person was invited in for a tour of the facility.
The Ministry of Health indicated a final inspection will be executed once a few recommendations are complete. The result of the inspection will elevate the medical dispensary to a Kenyan Ministry of Health Certified Level 3 Health Center, which will enable the facility to offer more services, receive additional support from the Ministry of Health, and greatly improve the Health of the villagers. A 40 foot container full of medical equipment and supplies is due to arrive at the Health Center within a week or so. The contents will fill the entire facility and fulfill the expansion process.
The increased services of the Health Center will help meet the medical needs of an additional 15 villages spanning a 10-mile radius of Kager. The Ministry of Health has recognized the great work God is doing in this village and with this medical facility. The Ministry of Health and has stated their full support will be given- even going as far as mentioning a Level 4 status in the future.
Congratulations and thank you to all who helped make the facility expansion and medical equipment/supplies acquisition possible. You are truly appreciated and you have helped change the face of healthcare not just in Kager village, but in the entire region of Kochia.
