The Senate Health Committee has called on Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi to address challenges facing Kiambu Level 5 Hospital.

The committee led by Uasin Gichu Senator Jackson Mandago, on Tuesday conducted a thorough inspection of various facilities at the hospital.

The committee inspected the hospital's wards, procurement department, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), casualty area and maternity ward among others.

Also present during the inspection was Kiambu Senator Karungo Thang'wa.

The committee recommended that Wamatangi should prioritise fixing of dry water taps in the wards, repair failing equipment parts and ensure disposal of expiry medicines at the facility.

Additionally, the committee urged the County Health Executive and Chief Officer to engage interns and medical practitioners to mitigate the impact of the ongoing strike on healthcare services.

Mandago at the same time commended Governor Wamatangi for efforts to automate health services, citing improved efficiency in service delivery.

 “The automation of drugs and other services here in the facility is accurate and I congratulate Wamatangi for the service and his leadership.  Despite few issues here and there, he is trying and this is an indication that devolution works," Mandago said.

Mandago lauded Governor Wamatangi for what he termed as effective management of the ICU.