Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko Gets 25 Doctors from the US to Help Improve Service Delivery in County Hospitals

25 medics from the United States arrived in Nairobi on Monday ahead of their deployment in four county hospitals within the city.

Nairobi County said the medical practitioners will work in Pumwani, Mama Lucy, Mbagathi and Mutuini hospitals for two weeks. The medics include 10 specialists from Hope International Organization based in New York.

Nairobi County acting Health minister Veska Kangogo said the coming of the specialists is part of Governor Mike Sonko administration's plan to transform city medical facilities to meet international standards.

The official said the medics will offer cancer treatment, pediatric and cardiology services among others. Amy Korir who is leading the delegation from the US said the team will help county staff deliver services.

"We are eager to help the communication and healthcare professionals here with our knowledge and skills for the time we will be here," Oncologist Ogoti Kalu said.

While welcoming the visiting doctors, Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) Nairobi branch secretary-general Thuranira Kuagiria said their counterparts from Kenya are ready to learn from them.

"The doctors will help in training local medics for the short period they will be in the county. We can all learn something from each other," Thuranira said.