South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU) has made a great improvement in terms of health support services following the acquisition and commissioning a modern and fully-equipped ambulance. This step is a major milestone for the University in its efforts to boost its emergency medical service and create a safer environment for students and all members of the University community.
The newly purchased ambulance will be crucial in moving people who need urgent medical care from the university to the relevant health facility. The ambulance will also enhance the coordination of any emergency that requires referral to other levels of health centers. It will also play a very important role in the day to day running of the University, as well as academic, sporting and other extra-curricular activities of the University. Having an ambulance on standby during such occasions will ensure that medical emergencies can be attended to promptly whenever they arise.
This purchase is one of the many efforts by the university to strengthen its institutional facilities and improve the services available at the institution. Having a good health care facility is one of the key aspects that make up the university experience, as it helps in creating an environment whereby both students and employees are able to achieve their educational and work objectives without any major hindrances. The acquisition is a clear indication of the commitment of the University to providing quality education alongside the support services.
The procurement and commissioning of the ambulance have been made possible by the University's sustained investment in support services under the leadership of the Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof . Eng. Douglas Shitanda. This move is an example of the University's consistent efforts at improving the institutional infrastructure and the level of emergency medical care available within it. The commissioning of this vehicle is another step in the process of further developing SEKU as an institution. As the university continues expanding its activities, having essential infrastructural facilities remains very crucial.
With continued progress towards meeting the goals of South Eastern Kenya University, the provision of emergency medical services forms part of the critical components of addressing the needs of the institution’s community, and with the recent acquisition of the ambulance, South Eastern Kenya University not only acquires another vehicle in its fleet, but a very significant component that emphasizes the importance of human well-being.
