Thumbay University Hospital, in partnership with The Kilifi County Government of Kenya, has successfully completed its International Observership programme, recognizing 10 committed medical professionals. The program, named ‘To Err is Human: Building a Safe Health System,’ has significantly advanced patient and healthcare worker safety through an extensive educational framework over the past three weeks. During the initiative, participants delved into vital topics such as performance enhancement, fostering a secure healthcare setting, and efficient risk management. The curriculum encompassed infection prevention, secure medication protocols, and clinical oversight, extending to allied disciplines like pharmacy and physiotherapy. They acquired essential knowledge through sessions on hospital administration, leadership, clinical governance, quality assurance, critical care medicine, medical records, and biomedical waste management.
The participants honored 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. Commenting on the importance of this distinctive program, Akbar Moideen Thumbay, vice president of Thumbay Healthcare, stated: “Our International Observership Program, supported by the Kilifi County Government of Kenya and Thumbay Healthcare’s Medical Tourism Department, represents a significant step forward in global healthcare standards. By promoting the exchange of knowledge and best practices, we are boosting individual competencies and setting new standards for safety and quality in healthcare systems worldwide. These efforts are vital for creating 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, were instrumental in the successful execution and seamless coordination of the program.
