By Sandra Blessings
In all the health institutions, many people often ignore the role of the housekeepers in making the service of health provision complete.
But they form the most important ingredient in the chain of health service in all the medical facilities.
Without the housekeepers, the medical service could easily come to a standstill, and that is why Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) joined institutions around the world in commemorating World Housekeeping Week.
MTRH recognised the vital contribution of its housekeeping team in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for patients, visitors and staff.
During the event, MTRH marked the occasion with a luncheon and sensitisation session that brought together members of the Housekeeping Department and Hospital Management.
MTRH Chief Executive Officer, Dr Philip Kirwa, said the event provided them with the opportunity to appreciate the team’s dedication and highlight its important role in hospital operations and the patient experience.
He commended the housekeeping team for its commitment and dedication, noting its role in maintaining a positive and welcoming environment for patients, visitors and staff.
Kirwa said the team’s contribution cannot be ignored and must be appreciated by all.
He expressed appreciation for the Department’s role in shaping the patient experience, particularly as housekeeping staff were among the first points of interaction for patients and visitors within the hospital environment.
“As part of the celebrations, the Hospital also honoured two retired members of the housekeeping team who had completed their years of service at MTRH,” he said.
The commemoration highlighted the importance of looking beyond clinical services in the delivery of quality healthcare.
“A clean, safe and welcoming environment, supported by a valued and well-supported workforce, is an integral part of patient-centred care. MTRH continues to recognise the contribution of every member of its workforce in advancing its mandate to provide quality healthcare services to patients and communities,” he said.
Meanwhile, recently, Pfizer CEO Dr Albert Bourla visited Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital.
Dr Albert Bourla, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of pharmaceutical company Pfizer, paid a courtesy visit to Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) as part of Pfizer’s continued engagement with Kenya’s healthcare sector.
During the visit, the Pfizer leadership team met with MTRH management and healthcare professionals to learn more about the Hospital’s specialised services in Oncology and Pathology and explore potential areas of collaboration aimed at strengthening access to quality healthcare.
While receiving Dr Bourla, MTRH Chief Executive Officer, Dr Philip Kirwa, welcomed the engagement, noting that partnerships with global pharmaceutical companies are important in supporting the Hospital’s efforts to improve patient care, particularly in specialised areas such as cancer treatment.
The CEO also highlighted the potential for collaboration in medical research, innovation, capacity building and improving access to essential medicines and advanced healthcare technologies.
The engagement underscored the importance of partnerships between the public health sector and global pharmaceutical companies in advancing cancer care, medical innovation, research and access to essential medicines.
