Balambala sub-county hospital on Tuesday made history after it conducted its first ever first cesarean Section delivery in the newly furnished theater.
The news of the successful medical operation that was done in the early morning hours has been received with great jubilation, with locals expressing confidence in quality of health care services at the facility.
Speaking at the facility after the operation, Garissa Governor Nathif Jama openly expressed his satisfaction, thanking the medical team that was involved in the exercise that they had made the county more proud.
"This is a great milestone. It is the very first cesarean Section delivery in Balambala, and we celebrate the team that made this a reality," Jama said.
The governor further pointed out that the great improvements in the health sector were the fruits of devolution, that has availed quality services more closer to the people.
The county Health CEC Xubbi Hussein could also not hide his joy, heaping much praise to the top medical practitioners that were involved in the operation.
Meanwhile, the hospital administration has reported that mother and baby are in good health.