Nairobi: The Board of the Nairobi Hospital (TNH) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to service delivery and institutional integrity. This follows after the hospital faced backlash, grappling with significant financial challenges which raised concerns and spurred investigations from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) over alleged issues of financial mismanagement and corruption within the institution.
According to Kenya News Agency, in a press conference held at the hospital on Tuesday, the Board Chair, Barcley Onyambu, emphasized the Hospital's continued dedication to providing quality healthcare to patients and upholding its role as a trusted institution at the heart of Kenya's healthcare system. Onyambu stated that leadership confidence is vital to any institution, particularly one central to the health of the community, such as The Nairobi Hospital. He further mentioned that the recent reports on integrity and leadership are isolated and do not detract from their focus. The Board continues to work cohesively, guided by a strong leadership team and a commitment to shared values.
As they navigate this chapter, Onyambu pledged to fully repay the country's trust in them and continue serving them in the best way possible. To enhance governance and operational excellence of the institution, the Board Chair announced changes in its board of directors set to bring diverse expertise and fresh perspectives that will strengthen strategic oversight and institutional decision-making. He expressed his confidence in the newly appointed team, saying that the changes made will accelerate the institution's momentum towards excellence.
The chair assured stakeholders that it was cooperating fully with authorities while safeguarding its patients' privacy and institutional integrity in regard to the DCI scrutiny of the hospital. Additionally, the acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the hospital, Felix Osano, echoed the chair's remarks, saying, 'We are taking decisive steps to address challenges and ensure that The Nairobi Hospital remains a beacon of trust and quality healthcare in Kenya.'
Despite the hospital's hurdles, the Board remains optimistic about the future with measures already in place to safeguard business continuity and ensure that core services and hospital operations remain uninterrupted.