As the El~Nino phenomenon kicks off in some parts of the country, Uasin-Gishu health ministry has declared it is ready to handle the challenges that might be caused by the heavy downpour.
Speaking from his office, Chief Officer at the ministry of health Wilson Kemei said everything is ready and residents should not be scared.
He added that the county government has bought drugs worth Sh15million and distribute it to all the health centres within the county apart from increasing the number of medical staff workers so has to help in case of emergencies.
“The county government bought and distribute drugs worth Sh15 million and it has distributed to all the health centers in the county and it will help us during the El~Nino time,” said.
Apart from these the CO has pointed out that county government has manage to handle ghost health workers who have been purporting to be health workers and are paid by the county government.
He claimed that the county has been loss sing a lot of money through ghost workers and they have managed to address the issue.
“The county government has done all the necessary and the ghost workers have been receiving the money creating huge deficit,” added Kemei.
He claimed that the problems arose when management was still the under the municipality and many ghost workers were dominating in several sectors.