In a decisive move to bring about transformative change in the county's healthcare landscape, Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has announced the dismissal of all medical superintendents within the region.

This announcement comes as part of a larger initiative to revamp the health sector, with the introduction of a mandatory suitability test for medical superintendents, set to take effect on September 7.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, Governor Kang’ata outlined his administration's commitment to bolstering healthcare services through a rigorous selection process for medical superintendents.

Citing the need for increased efficiency and quality of care, the governor declared that the upcoming suitability test would serve as a crucial step in the deployment of qualified medical professionals to key positions within the county's medical facilities.

The governor has directed all current medical superintendents to step down from their roles by September 7.

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Subsequently, a notice will be issued by the chief officer in charge of health, inviting applications from doctors who are interested in assuming the responsibilities of medical superintendents in various hospitals.

“The chief officer in charge of health will issue a notice tomorrow inviting applications for doctors interested to act as medical superintendents in respective hospitals,” Kang’ata said.

The assessment process, as outlined by Governor Kang’ata, will be orchestrated by a committee, operating in collaboration with the county secretary's office and the County Executive Committee Member for Health, Dr. Fredrick Mbugua.

"The top three doctors will then undergo an oral examination before a committee to be constituted by the chief officer of health and county secretary. The successful candidate will serve for a one-year renewable term," stated the official press release.

Kang’ata emphasized that the selection process will prioritize accountability and excellence, with a client satisfaction survey being conducted during the renewal stage to gauge the effectiveness of the chosen medical superintendent.

Simultaneously, Kang’ata issued a month-long ultimatum to Mbugua, entrusting him with the task of automating the systems of all 157 medical facilities in the county.

This ambitious endeavour aims to address concerns related to medicine availability within healthcare facilities.

"Dr. Fredrick Mbugua and all other senior officers of that department have one month from today to automate all 157 medical facilities (dispensaries; health centres and all hospitals), failure to which the Executive will consider taking appropriate action against each of them," affirmed the governor.

As Murang’a County embarks on this comprehensive healthcare transformation journey, the governor's commitment to modernizing and enhancing medical services remains at the forefront.

The implementation of a rigorous suitability test for medical superintendents, coupled with the automation of medical facilities, underscores Governor Kang’ata’s determination to provide the best possible healthcare services for the residents of Murang’a.