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.
Nairobi Hospital lays off over 200 amid fraud purge
Summary
Like other medical institutions in the country, the Nairobi Hospital has been struggling financially amid swelling operational costs and lower revenues in the wake of an economic slowdown worsened by the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Lower hospital visits translated to reduced revenues for health facilities, prompting some medical institutions to implement layoffs and salary cuts.
The extent of the low hospital visits reflected in the earnings of medical insurers who posted a record Sh1.3 billion in underwriting profits last year on slowed healthcare claims.
Tuesday May 04 2021
By LYNET IGADWAH
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Axed Nairobi Hospital CEO pushes for jailing of chair
Tuesday December 15 2020
By SAM KIPLAGAT
Summary
Dr Pamba who was sacked in October, said his former boss acted in bad faith and in total disregard of the court’s authority by making the appointment.
His lawyer Muite said Dr Pamba stands to suffer great prejudice and loss not capable of been compensated by damages if his former position if filled.
Sacked Nairobi Hospital CEO Allan Pamba wants the facility s chairman Irungu Ndirangu jailed for six months for replacing him despite obtaining a court order stopping the process.
In a petition certified as urgent, Dr Pamba said Dr Ndirangu proceeded to appoint Mr James Nyamongo as the CEO, last Monday.