Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Donates Specialized Equipment to NSIRH

Dec 6, 2023

On 6 December 2023, the National Spinal Injury Referral Hospital (NSIRH) received a significant boost in its capacity to care for patients, following a generous donation of 64 specialized medical equipment from Kenya Reinsurance Corporation through its Niko Fiti campaign.

Speaking during the handover ceremony, NSIRH Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Kibet P. Shikuku, expressed gratitude for the support, noting that the equipment will greatly enhance the hospital’s ability to cope with the increasing number of spinal injury patients. The donation includes:

• Heavy duty suction machines for surgical use
• Ripple mattresses for high-risk patients
• Wound Vacuum-Assisted Closure (VAC) machines
• A Cervical Spine Mayfield Holder
• Wheelchairs for both quadriplegic and paraplegic patients

Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Managing Director, Dr. Hillary Maina Wachinga, emphasized the company’s commitment to empowering communities and improving healthcare access through the Niko Fiti initiative.

“This partnership strengthens our mission to provide quality, specialized care to spinal injury patients across the country,” Dr. Shikuku remarked. “We are deeply grateful for this timely support, which will directly improve patient outcomes and comfort.”

The donation underscores the importance of collaboration between healthcare institutions and corporate partners in advancing rehabilitation and specialized care for spinal injuries.