Family Bank has unveiled a Sh4.3 million children’s playground at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) cancer unit.
This is the bank’s second largest social investment project in 2015 after making a Sh20 million donation for the purchase of two mobile clinics for the First Lady, Margaret Kenyatta’s Beyond Zero campaign.
Speaking while handing over the facility to the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer Lily Koros, Family Bank’s Chief Executive Officer Peter Munyiri said the initiative underscores the bank’s resolve and commitment as “a responsive and responsible corporate citizen to the community.”
“We share in the collective quest to minimize the ravages of cancer – thereby live up to the very purpose for which we exist as institutions”, said Mr Munyiri.
He also lauded the KNH administration for its passion and dedication in taking take care of children with cancer.
CANCER SUPPORT
“Because of your vision, steadfastness, dedication and commitment, it is no wonder that Kenyatta National Hospital is in the forefront in providing important psycho-social support to children with cancer and to their families,” he said.
Mr Munyiri also noted that the survival rates of childhood cancers has improved dramatically over the years due to advances in cancer treatment.
Speaking during the function, Ms Koros observed that KNH was the only public hospital with a cancer treatment facility in the country handling approximately 500 children with various types of cancers annually.
She hailed Family Bank’s continued partnership with the hospital in addressing the cancer menace.
“The facility has limited equipment and staff leading to long queues and delayed treatment.
“In these circumstances, KNH has to cope with the increasing cases of childhood cancer as well as meet the challenges of increased demand for drugs and cancer treatment facilities,” said Ms Koros.
She added: “KNH has embraced private-public partnerships in its turnaround process. Our turnaround process and private sector interface is geared towards expanding our resource base.”
