The KSh 30 million modern equipment will be installed at Mt Elgon Hospital a wing of Kitale District Hospital and will be able to serve over 100 patients per day.
It is expected to be fully installed by July 2023 and would be useful in diagnosing tumors, internal bleeding and injuries besides conducting tissue and fluid biopsy.Tuko.co.ke
The state-of-the-art machine can serve more than 100 patients per day when fully installed. The machine, which costs KSh 30 million, will help reduce the need to send locals to other towns for testing, according to Governor George Natembeya. . Mount Elgon Hospital, an extension wing established at Kitale District Hospital, will be used to diagnose tumors, control bleeding, and control internal injuries.