The County Department of Health and Sanitation, led by CECM Monicah Rotich, in collaboration with AMPATH, today oversaw the official flag-off and deployment of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) machines across selected health facilities in the County.
POCUS devices are portable diagnostic imaging tools that enable trained healthcare providers to conduct bedside ultrasound examinations, supporting timely diagnosis and clinical decision-making, particularly in obstetric, breast, cardiac, and lung care.
To date, 190 healthcare workers across the four sub-counties have been trained and equipped with the skills required to effectively utilize POCUS in routine clinical practice. Training is currently ongoing in Marakwet East and Marakwet West to further expand coverage.
So far, 40 POCUS devices have been deployed in Keiyo South and Keiyo North, covering Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4 health facilities. Each device has been issued with a secure safety box to ensure proper storage, protection, and long-term sustainability.
The AMPATH Population Program Coordinator, Mrs. Mary Kipchumba, led the partner team during the exercise. Also present were Director Isaac Kipyego, Lawrence Kogos, Medical Superintendent of Iten County Referral Hospital, and other county health officials.
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