A joint delegation from AMREF and the Tana River County Health Department conducted an inspection of critical healthcare infrastructure projects at Ngao Level 4 Hospital in Tana Delta Sub-County.
The visit focused on assessing progress at the ongoing Oxygen Plant and Generator House construction sites, two facilities set to transform medical services in the region.
The Oxygen Plant represents a major healthcare breakthrough for Tana River County, promising to deliver life-saving oxygen therapy to patients who previously had to seek such services elsewhere. For decades following independence, the county lacked this essential medical capability at local health facilities.
Once operational, the plant will ensure a timely emergency response for respiratory cases and critical care needs.
Complementing the oxygen facility, the new Generator House will provide reliable backup power to maintain uninterrupted hospital operations during outages and emergencies.
The dual infrastructure projects form part of broader upgrades across level 3 and sub-county health facilities, all designed to enhance services while supporting the ongoing transition of Hola County Referral Hospital into a full Level 4 facility.
The inspection tour underscores the county administration's commitment to achieving equitable, accessible, and quality healthcare for all residents.
These developments mark significant progress in addressing long-standing gaps in medical infrastructure across Tana River County, particularly in emergency and critical care services that can mean the difference between life and death for patients.