Brief Summary
PS Mary Muthoni's speech emphasizes the church's role in holistic healing—physical, mental, and spiritual—particularly for the youth, urging the church to address issues like drug abuse. She advocates for accessible, affordable, quality healthcare for all Kenyans, highlighting the significance of initiatives like SH. She also encourages communities to prioritize health screenings, vaccinations, and health education. Additionally, she commends Kendubi hospital for training nurses and clinical officers, advising them to introduce foreign languages and train students for both local and international opportunities. She also addresses the need to protect patients and ensure they receive good treatment, clean facilities, clear information, and dignified care, in line with the quality of care bill.
- Holistic healing (physical, mental, and spiritual)
- Accessible and affordable healthcare for all Kenyans
- Importance of quality care and patient protection
Introduction and Gratitude
PS Mary Muthoni expresses her gratitude for being raised by the church and acknowledges its role as a cornerstone and foundation for children. She reflects on the theme of 100 years of health ministry.
Call to Heal the Youth and Communities
Muthoni appeals to the church to help heal the youth in various forms—physically, mentally, and spiritually—by addressing issues like drug and substance abuse. She emphasizes the importance of providing proper physical care to patients and highlights the need for accessible, available, and affordable quality healthcare for every Kenyan, referencing the SH initiative. She urges communities to prioritize health screenings, encourage mothers to vaccinate their children, and promote health education. She concludes that prayer is the ultimate form of healing.
Encouragement for Kendubi Hospital
Muthoni acknowledges Kendubi Hospital's role in training students, nurses, and clinical officers. As the PS in charge of training, she encourages the hospital to introduce new courses, including foreign languages, to train students for both local and international opportunities. She also addresses the need to protect patients and ensure they receive good treatment, clean facilities, clear information, and dignified care, in line with the quality of care bill.
Quality of Care and Support for Kendubi Hospital
Muthoni urges Kendubi Hospital to protect patients, referencing the quality of care bill, which emphasizes good treatment, clean facilities, clear information, and treating patients with dignity. She expresses satisfaction with the hospital's work and pledges to support them in reaching the highest level of care for the public.
