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KNH celebrates World Day of the Sick
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By Melody Ajiambo
On 15th February 2023, Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) commemorated the World Day of Sick.
This year’s theme was ‘KNH family, show mercy as our God is merciful.’ His Grace, Archbishop Philip Anyolo from the Archdiocese of Nairobi, presided over the event.
He led the mass celebration that was held in the Catholic Chapel at KNH.
PHOTO | STEVE ARWA
His Grace Philip Anyolo, the Archbishop of the archdiocese of Nairobi while conducting a mass at the catholic chapel, KNH on world Day of the Sick. “ I thank God for all of you. The role you play in service to patients that come to KNH is highly appreciated.” said the Archbishop while addressing the KNH family during mass.
PHOTO | STEVE ARWA
Dr. Irene Inwani, Senior Director of Clinical Services, and Dr. Lydia Okutoyi, Director of Health Care Quality attended the mass.
While giving her speech, Dr. Inwani emphasized the need to support patients every day, “Good health is the absence of physical, mental spiritual and social affliction. So, in essence, no one in the world is not sick. We should treat each other with kindness every day as we would on the World Day of The Sick,” she said.
With proper guidelines and clearance from the doctors, several patients attended the mass alongside KNH staff. KNH Catholic St. Camillus choir entertained the congregation with song and dance during the mass.
Mrs. Rose Wafubwa, Deputy Chief Nurse- Administration, was the chairperson of the organizing committee. She thanked all the departments and their representatives who played different roles in ensuring the event was a success.
His Grace Archbishop Philip Anyolo sincerely expressed his gratitude towards all the healthcare workers for their self-sacrificing spirit and their hard work in treating the patients.
The CEO of KNH, Dr. Evanson Kamuri, EBS, receiving the Archbishop of the Nairobi archdiocese, His Grace Philip Anyolo who graced the celebrations of World Day of The Sick as the chief guest.
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He acknowledged that they are God’s instruments on earth used to touch the lives of the patients seeking medical attention at KNH.
“You are doing the work of our Lord Jesus Christ just as we celebrate the World Day of the Sick today,” he said as he concluded.
MAIN PHOTO | STEVE ARWA His Grace, Archbishop Philip Anyolo (centre) with the organizing committe World Day of the sick 2023 after the event
