The Kenya National Union of Teachers, Nakuru County branch, has challenged Minet Health Care Plan to ensure the provision of quality healthcare services in the interiors of the county so that teachers may perform their duties effectively.
Advocacy for Enhanced Healthcare Services
In the recent signing of the MOU occasion between Nakuru County Government and Minet Health Care Plan, branch Executive Secretary Anthony Geoche highlighted a number of challenges teachers face with the current scheme. Geoche did not go into detail on the issues but emphasized that quality health services were a must for teachers considering the crucial role teachers play generally.
“Teachers are noble people in our society; they deserve quality health services. We call upon Minet Health Care Plan to ensure that they offer good services to our teachers,” Geoche added.
Minet-Affiliated Public Hospitals in Nakuru County
The following is a list of public hospitals in Nakuru County affiliated with Minet Health Care Plan:
- Nakuru County Referral and Teaching Hospital
- Naivasha Sub County Hospital
- Mai Mahiu Health Centre
- Gilgil Sub County Hospital
- Njoro Sub County Hospital
- Mauche Health Center
- Molo Sub County Hospital
- Soin Sub County Hospital
- Rongai Health Center
- Bahati Sub County Hospital
- Subukia Sub County Hospital
- Kamaara Health Centre
- Langalanga Sub County Hospital
- Bondeni Sub County Hospital
- Kiptangwanyi Health Centre
- Mirugi Kariuki Sub County Hospital
Commitment from Nakuru County Government
The Nakuru County Executive Committee Member of Health, Roselyn Mungai, reiterated the commitment of the government towards ensuring that all teachers and their beneficiaries get quality health services within their reach. This commitment targets the support of teachers in this very critical role through safeguarding health and well-being.