Handing over Ceremony of Japanese Health Technology to Kenya to Help Fight COVID-19
2022/4/6
On 6th April, H.E. Mr. OKANIWA Ken, Ambassador of Japan to Kenya and Mr. David Osiany, Chief Administrative Secretary for Industrialisation , Trade and Enterprise Development attended the handing over ceremony for the introduction of Japanese technologies to three Kenyan hospitals. The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) partnered with three Japanese companies to supply the products and to provide technical training to medical staff with funding from Japan.
Through this partnership, Kinsei Sangyo Co., Ltd. has supplied a smoke-free gasification incinerator for medical waste to Mutuini Sub-District Hospital. The incinerator protects medical workers from secondary infections and improve medical waste management by minimising the exposure of medical workers to health risk factors.
TSP Taiyo Co., Ltd. has supplied a PCR testing mobile lab for use in Machakos County Referral Hospital to improve accessibility for PCR testing in remote areas. The mobile trailer, equipped with solar panels and with bio-safety cabinets to protect medical workers, enables PCR testing to be administered in hard-to-reach areas.
Marusyo Sangyo Co., Ltd. has supplied photocatalytic coating for use in Jumuia Hospital in Nairobi County and Nyathuna Sub-District Hospital in Kiambu County. The anti-bacterial coating responds to room light and eliminates pathogenic microorganisms, reducing infections among health workers and patients in hospitals. It provides a cost-effective and convenient way to improve sanitation in hospitals and other medical facilities.
During the handing over ceremony, Ambassador OKANIWA stated that Japan has supported universal health coverage and the health sector in Kenya for many years. Our cooperation has enabled Kenya to better deal with COVID-19 and also to support other countries in Africa. Application of the three Japanese technologies will greatly improve the functions of hospitals and access to healthcare. As H.E. President Kenyatta mentioned last September that the private sector has a crucial role to play in the fight against COVID-19 and catalysing strong and resilient recovery. Japan will continue working to enhance public-private partnerships in the health sector as well as other sectors in Kenya.
Through this partnership, Kinsei Sangyo Co., Ltd. has supplied a smoke-free gasification incinerator for medical waste to Mutuini Sub-District Hospital. The incinerator protects medical workers from secondary infections and improve medical waste management by minimising the exposure of medical workers to health risk factors.
TSP Taiyo Co., Ltd. has supplied a PCR testing mobile lab for use in Machakos County Referral Hospital to improve accessibility for PCR testing in remote areas. The mobile trailer, equipped with solar panels and with bio-safety cabinets to protect medical workers, enables PCR testing to be administered in hard-to-reach areas.
Marusyo Sangyo Co., Ltd. has supplied photocatalytic coating for use in Jumuia Hospital in Nairobi County and Nyathuna Sub-District Hospital in Kiambu County. The anti-bacterial coating responds to room light and eliminates pathogenic microorganisms, reducing infections among health workers and patients in hospitals. It provides a cost-effective and convenient way to improve sanitation in hospitals and other medical facilities.
During the handing over ceremony, Ambassador OKANIWA stated that Japan has supported universal health coverage and the health sector in Kenya for many years. Our cooperation has enabled Kenya to better deal with COVID-19 and also to support other countries in Africa. Application of the three Japanese technologies will greatly improve the functions of hospitals and access to healthcare. As H.E. President Kenyatta mentioned last September that the private sector has a crucial role to play in the fight against COVID-19 and catalysing strong and resilient recovery. Japan will continue working to enhance public-private partnerships in the health sector as well as other sectors in Kenya.