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THE STANDARD By
Lucas Barasa |
January 18th 2021 at 12:14:00 GMT +0300
Governor Oparanya (PHOTO: FILE)
Only a deliberate political intervention would save the ailing sugar sector from collapse, Council of Governors chairman Wycliffe Oparanya says.
The sector, which is an economic mainstay for many Western and Nyanza residents and those in parts of Rift Valley and Coast, Oparanya noted, could only be revived via a political solution.
The Kakamega governor who is serving his second and last term noted that the sugar taskforce report which had been touted to offer a solution to problems bedevilling the industry had failed.
The long-awaited report that was handed over to President Uhuru last year, Oparanya said, failed because of numerous court cases.
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Ventilators donated to Migori County to help in Covid-19 fight missing
Health & Science - By
Anne Atieno | December 22nd 2020 at 07:20:00 GMT +0300
A ventilator in one of the wards at Migori County referral hospital on December 22, 2020. Four of the ventilators that were donated to Migori County health department by the World Bank have not been delivered.
Four ventilators donated by the World Bank to Migori county government to help fight Covid-19 are missing.
The county’s Health executive Iscar Oluoch said the devolved unit has been unable to trace the crucial equipment.
The machines were to be delivered to Migori Level Four Hospital four months ago to help Covid-19 patients who needed emergency treatment.
Patients discharged
All wards remained closed after patients were discharged when clinical officers and nurses went on strike that has now entered the third week.
The situation was similar in the five sub county hospitals including Chakoli, Khunyangu, Port Victoria, Nambale and Sio Port.
A deserted outpatient section at the Busia County Referral Hospital. [Ignatius Odanga/Standard]
Chief Officer for Health and Sanitation Isaac Omeri told The Standard that striking medics had refused to have talks with county health officials.
Meanwhile, the Busia County Service Board has started the process of hiring some 10 new medical officers. At least 55 candidates have already been interviewed.