Covid cuts Sh1bn sales at Nairobi Hospital
Thursday July 29 2021
The Nairobi Hospital entrance. The hospital said it has been struggling financially like other institutions hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. FILE PHOTO | NMG
By OTIATO GUGUYU
Summary
The hospital’s revenue dipped from Sh11.1 billion in 2019 to Sh9.95 billion in the year to December.
Lower hospital visits translated to reduced revenues for health facilities, prompting some medical institutions to implement layoffs and salary cuts.
Nairobi Hospital revenue dropped by Sh1.15 billion last year in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic that cut hospital visits and lab income, keeping the premier facility in losses.
Sacked Nairobi Hospital CEO fails to have chairman jailed six months
Wednesday July 07 2021
By SAM KIPLAGAT
Summary
Dr Pamba was replaced by James Nyamongo, who was confirmed as the substantive CEO last month after being in an acting capacity since last December.
The former CEO accused the institution of hiring his replacement despite a court order. But Justice Nzioki wa Makau accused Dr Pamba of concealing some facts about the case, to the court.
Sacked Nairobi Hospital CEO Allan Pamba has lost a bid to have the facility s chairman Irungu Ndirangu jailed for six months for replacing him despite obtaining a court order stopping the process.