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Thumbay University Hospital collaborates with Government of Kenya to set new benchmarks in quality and patient safety

Successful completion of International Observership programme honours 10 international medical professionals

Thumbay University Hospital in collaboration with The Kilifi County Government of Kenya has successfully concluded its International Observership programme, honouring 10 dedicated medical professionals. The program, titled ‘To Err is Human: Building a Safe Health System,’ has made noteworthy strides in enhancing patient and healthcare worker safety through a comprehensive educational approach over the past three weeks.

During the programme, participants engaged on critical topics including performance improvement, creating a safe healthcare environment and effective risk management. The curriculum covered infection control, safe medication practices, and clinical management, and extended to allied fields like pharmacy and physiotherapy. They gained critical insights through sessions on hospital management, leadership, clinical governance, quality assurance, critical care medicine, medical records, and biomedical waste management.

Participants recognised for their contributions include Dr Edward Makini Ndurya, Selina Katana, Linah C Mwasho, Dr Moses Masha, Patience K Peru, Isaac Kalenga Bongo, Dr Priscilla Kashero, Priscillar Kadziru Makazi, Nuru N Ali, and Regina Wangari Mwaniki.

Speaking about the significance of the unique programme, Akbar Moideen Thumbay, vice president of Thumbay Healthcare said: "Our International Observership Program, supported by the Kilifi County Government of Kenya and Thumbay Healthcare’s Medical Tourism Department, marks a substantial advancement in global healthcare standards. By encouraging the exchange of knowledge and best practices, we are enhancing individual capabilities and establishing new benchmarks for safety and quality in healthcare systems worldwide. These initiatives are crucial for developing a safer and more effective healthcare environment, benefiting both patients and healthcare professionals."

Dr Fiaz Ahamed, specialist in Infection Control at Thumbay University Hospital, and Dr Benazir Ameer Ali, director of Thumbay International Medical and Health Tourism Department, played a crucial role in the execution and seamless coordination of the program.