In its communication announcing the rollout, the County’s Department of Health Services underscored that the initiative builds on earlier learning forums which brought together over 100 practitioners from multiple sub‑counties.
Nakuru County Government has stepped up efforts to strengthen respiratory health services with the launch of the second cohort of its countywide lung‑health sensitisation series for health workers and coordinators.
Unveiled on February 17, 2026, the new phase comes barely five months after the inaugural forum held on August 12, 2025.
Building on Early Gains
In its communication announcing the rollout, the County’s Department of Health Services underscored that the initiative builds on earlier learning forums which brought together over 100 practitioners from multiple sub‑counties.
These sessions focused on exchanging best practices, improving screening, and embedding lung‑health care into routine services.
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The inaugural forum, organised in collaboration with the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), convened participants from Kuresoi North, Molo, Gilgil, Bahati, Nakuru West, and Subukia.
Health workers showcased innovative community outreach initiatives, service integration models, and patient‑centred approaches aimed at tackling Tuberculosis (TB), Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and other chronic respiratory conditions.
County TB and Leprosy Coordinator Dr. Judy Neimah Barasa described that first engagement as “an ideal platform for knowledge sharing and identifying opportunities to scale up successful interventions while strengthening multi‑sectoral approaches to lung health management.”
From Pilot to Institutionalisation
With the launch of the second cohort, Nakuru is now focusing on deepening and institutionalising these gains.
The County Government explained that the initiative seeks to “deepen service delivery, strengthen sustainability, and reduce the burden on TB and respiratory services by expanding training to different cohorts.”
Healthcare workers are receiving practical training in diagnostic tools such as spirometry and systematic screening methods. According to the department, these skills will lead to quicker diagnoses, timely treatment, and better patient outcomes.
The county emphasised that “this second wave of sensitisation signals a deliberate shift from one‑off events to ongoing capacity building that communities can rely on, reflecting Nakuru’s commitment to resilient, people‑centred health systems.”
A Vision for Resilient Health Systems
Ultimately, the County says, “Nakuru is edging closer to a future where lung diseases are detected early, treated correctly, and managed efficiently, saving lives and protecting families across the county.”
With continued support from CHAI, the sensitisation series reflects a broader vision: embedding lung health into routine service delivery, strengthening health systems, and ensuring long‑term sustainability in the fight against respiratory diseases.
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