Kiambu County government has promoted 700 healthcare workers across the 36 cadres of the County’s health department to boost their morale and improve services.

The promoted healthcare workers were issued with promotion letters on Tuesday, April 25, by area Governor Kimani Wamatangi.

Speaking during the Confirmation ceremony of the promotion of the healthcare workers at the county headquarters in Kiambu, Governor Wamatangi said the move is aimed at boosting the morale of healthcare workers who have been at the forefront of providing quality healthcare services in the county.

“The promotion is part of the county’s commitment towards improving healthcare services in the county and to enhance staff retention and attract the best workforce from all over the country,” he said

Wamatangi disclosed that the County Government is constructing 11 new healthcare facilities and renovating 13 others, including levels four and three.

“This week the County Government will advertise tenders for the construction and upgrading of Gachororo health centre in Juja and Karuri hospital level four facilities; in addition, hospital equipment worth over Kes150 million will be distributed,” Wamatangi said.