Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is seeking partnership with Busia County Referral Hospital (BCRH) to act as a link hospital in Wales for African Programs.
Five medics from the University based in Wales, United Kingdom led by Consultant Vascular surgeon Tony Da Silva said after a meeting with Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong.
They said they have successfully supported two African links with prospects of adding Busia as the third link.
Da Silva told the Governor who was flanked by his Deputy Moses Mulomi that their week long tour of the County is to fact-find and assess the needs of the hospital, match skills and expertise that their staff can offer.
“We have also come to assess the expertise and resources at the hospital, educational support required, supporting infrastructure and clinical practice among others,” he said.
Da Silva added that they also want to ensure the hospital delivers primary and secondary care facilities and support some diagnostic facilities through voluntary fundraising.
Governor Ojaamong said his government is willing to support such ventures if they have good intentions, adding that the county technical teams will work with the visiting medics to identify priority areas.
Deputy Governor Moses Mulomi said Busia Hospital serves both Kenya and Uganda because of treaties, thus the need for support it address several challenges facing it.
The visiting team included Janerose Buyiekha, BCUHB Kenya Link Administrator, Jackie Williams (Vascular Nurse specialist), Gill Rake (Orthopaedic Casting nurse), Dawn Ross (Orthopaedic advanced nurse and Michael Greenslade (Teacher Administrator).
Others present included Chief Officer for Health and Sanitation Dr Isaac Omeri, County Director Medical Services Dr Janerose Ambuchi, Busia Hospital Medical superintendent Dr David Mukabi and Deputy Chief Nurse Sister Lumili Aquinata.