More Goodies in Health as Hemophilia Clinic Launched


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Kitui County government has commissioned a fully functional hemophilia clinic at the Kitui County Referral Hospital (KCRH) to take care of patients affected by the rare blood disorder.


The hemophilia clinic is a partnership between the county government led by governor Julius Malombe and Novo Nordisk Haemophilia Foundation, World Federation of Hemophilia and Kenya Hemophilia Association.


The hemophilia clinic at KCRH is poised to become a focal point for individuals affected by this rare blood disorder, providing a range of specialized services including diagnostic facilities, treatment and comprehensive care programs.


Speaking during the commissioning of the facility yesterday, the county chief officer in charge of medical services Dr Benson Musyoka said that the establishment of the clinic represents a significant step in addressing the healthcare needs of those living with hemophilia within the county and the larger lower eastern region.


Musyoka said that the facility will offer comprehensive and timely healthcare services for those affected by the blood disease. He said that prior to the commissioning of the facility, the county public health officers underwent rigorous training conducted by officials from the World Federation of Hemophilia.


“The training was aimed at equipping the healthcare professionals with the requisite knowledge and skills necessary to identify, diagnose, and manage haemophilia cases effectively,” said the chief officer.


The public health officers who received the training are expected to cascade the training to community health promoters at the grassroots who will help in tracing haemophilic patients in the villages and ensuring that patients receive the care they deserve.


The event was graced by World Federation of Hemophilia representative Thomas Gowa who is the regional manager representing Eastern Central and Southern Africa and the chairman of board of trustees for Kenya Hemophilia Association Samuel Macharia alongside Health Services Chief Officer Lynn Kitwan. 


Hemophilia is a rare genetic disorder that affects blood clotting. People with the condition lack specific blood clotting factors, making them prone to prolonged bleeding after injuries or surgery.


Treatment for hemophilia involves replacing the missing clotting factors through infusions to manage and prevent bleeding episodes.




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