STRENGTHENING MILITARY HEALTHCARE THROUGH QUALITY CARE AND HOLISTIC WELLNESS
Originally published by Ministry of Defence – Kenya — Read the original article →
The Director of Medical Services (DMS), Major General (Dr) Francis Kuria, visited Lang’ata Level II Hospital and the Defence Forces Wellness Centre (DFWC) at Lang’ata Garrison on 14 October 2026, reaffirming the Kenya Defence Forces’ (KDF) commitment to quality healthcare, comprehensive rehabilitation and the physical and psychological wellbeing of service personnel and their families.
The visit formed part of his familiarisation tour of KDF medical facilities following his recent appointment, aimed at assessing healthcare delivery, strengthening professional standards and identifying opportunities to enhance medical services across the Defence Forces.
At Lang’ata Level II Hospital, Maj Gen (Dr) Kuria received briefings on the facility’s operations and healthcare services before touring various departments and interacting with medical personnel and patients. He commended the staff for their dedication and professionalism, emphasising the importance of accessible, timely, compassionate and patient-centred healthcare.
