Excellence in quality health care provision

Excellence in quality health care provision

KNH Board of Management Chairman Mr. George Ooko awards Mr. Kirunyu Kirunyu Ndirangu for exemplary performance on his duties as a Nurse in KNH. Looking on is Director, Nursing Services Ms. Raheli Mukhwana (far Left), board member Mrs. Winnie Beauttah (2nd R) and KNH CEO Dr. Evanson Kamuri, EBS

PHOTO | NICHOLAS WAMALWA

By Linnette Leyi

KNH Management on 27th October 2022 recognized the excellent performance and professionalism witnessed by one among many nurses in the Hospital, Mr. Kirunyu Kirunyu Ndirangu.

Ndirangu is a hemato-oncology nurse stationed at Ward 8D and has been working in the Hospital for four (4) years now. He was first recognized through a television interview by one patient, Sandy Momanyi, a bone cancer survivor and amputee. She is a university student in her early 20’s and received care at Kenyatta National Hospital.

While at KNH, she went through chemotherapy and was offered psychosocial support which helped her brave through treatment and amputation. Currently, she is living boldly, facing life with a positive attitude whilst pursuing her hobbies, like dancing.

Speaking while handing over a Certificate of Recognition, Letter of Commendation and Appreciation Plaque to Mr. Ndirangu, KNH Board of Management Chairman Mr. George Ooko, recognized the extra effort that the Hospital nurses and staff put in to help patients.

“Amputation at any age can be devastating, but Mr. Kirunyu walked the journey with Ms. Momanyi who has now risen above her situation, continued with her life and is even a TikTok star,” said Mr. Ooko. “On behalf of the KNH management and staff, we would like to recognize your professionalism, and we take pride in your hard work and dedication.”

Mr. Ndirangu is grateful for the acknowledgement and appreciation, stating that his motivation is seeing a patient smile. He narrated his experience with the patient, who was at first reluctant to get amputated. “She was devastated upon hearing that her leg would have to be amputated. I am glad that she did not give up and has now found happiness in her life,” he said.

Mr. Ndirangu represents the many KNH nurses who are dedicated to their work and go the extra mile.

Mr. Kirunyu Kirunyu Ndirangu displays his awards

PHOTO | NICHOLAS WAMALWA

Keep up the good work

Mr. Ndirangu!