8/10/2021
Agricultural Finance Corporation donates equipment to Occupational Therapy department By Sheila Murithi
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NH was honored to host the official commissioning ceremony of the Occupational Therapy equipment donated by the Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC) on October 1, 2021, at the Occupational Therapy department. The equipment, worth Kshs. 300,000, is aimed at offering strong support and assistance which is indispensable to equip the sensory integration room in the department. “We aim at adding value to the livelihoods of communities by establishing long-term relationships and implementing sustainable projects which leave an impact. We hope that this equipment will go a long way in improving the quality of life of the children in need and improving the society at large,” stated Mr. David Karanja Thairu, AFC’s Regional Manager Eastern Region. The team from AFC also toured the department and witnessed the equipment in action as patients were undergoing their therapy sessions. The experience was heartwarming and the Occupational Therapy team expressed their gratitude. The generous donation from AFC will go a long way in supporting the department to offer better and more specialized therapy to their patients.
The Occupational Therapy department demonstrating the use of the equipment donated by Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC) during a therapy session as the team from AFC toured the department. PHOTO | SHEILA MURITHI
“There is no better exercise for the heart than reaching down and helping people in need. We appreciate the great work done by AFC. The essential equipment donated will be used for sensory integration therapy for children with various sensory deficits which interfere with the neuro-psychological and neurodevelopment of the kids. Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Attention Deficiency disorders will be the main beneficiaries. Your kind gesture will lift the hearts of the children and their families through
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the specialized care they will receive from the Occupational therapy clinics.” said Dr. Dickson Okumu, Asst. Director Rehabilitation services, KNH.
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