Post: Kenya Pipeline Company Foundation Donates Digital X-Ray Machine to Itando Mission Hospital

Vihiga: Residents of Vihiga County are set to enjoy improved healthcare services following the donation of a state-of-the-art digital X-ray machine and printer to Itando Mission Hospital by the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Foundation. The equipment, worth Sh3.5 million, was handed over to Ms. Joyce Akai Emanikor, the former Woman Representative, marking a significant step towards enhancing healthcare in underserved communities.According to Kenya News Agency, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, who attended the event, praised the KPC Foundation for its philanthropic efforts. He emphasized the importance of strengthening healthcare infrastructure at the grassroots level to achieve equitable access across the country. Mudavadi stated that the donation represents hope for patients in Vihiga County, providing them with improved access to vital medical services and contributing to a healthier future for all Kenyans.Mudavadi highlighted that the installation of the digital X-ray machine would streamline di agnostic processes, reduce costly referrals to distant hospitals, and enable quicker treatment decisions, ultimately improving patient outcomes. Emanikor also commended the KPC Foundation for its continued investment in community health, education, and sanitation, noting that the donation would significantly transform healthcare delivery in Vihiga by boosting the hospital's diagnostic capacity.The new X-ray unit is expected to revolutionize diagnostic services at Itando Mission Hospital, enhancing timely and accurate medical evaluations for residents of Vihiga and beyond.