The bank handed over the refurbished facilities to the Ministry of Health and the KNH Management after six months of reconstruction

Cabinet Secretary for Health Hon Adan Duale launches the newly renovated state of the art orthopedic wards funded by Co-op Bank at the Kenyatta National Hospital./HANDOUT

The Co-operative Bank of Kenya has completed a Sh102 million project to renovate and equip three orthopaedic wards at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), in a move expected to improve patient care and healthcare service delivery.

According to the bank, the project involved upgrading the three wards and equipping them with modern healthcare facilities, including hospital beds, to enhance the treatment environment for patients and improve the efficiency of medical staff.

The newly renovated state of the art orthopedic wards funded by Co-op Bank at the Kenyatta National Hospital./HANDOUT

In a statement, the lender said the completed project was intended to provide higher healthcare standards while supporting better patient outcomes.

"The Co-operative Bank of Kenya today handed over three newly refurbished wards at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) to the Ministry of Health and KNH Management Board following the completion of reconstruction and equipment funded by the bank," the bank said.

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale welcomed the contribution by private sector partners, noting that investments in public health infrastructure were helping transform hospital facilities and improve the patient experience.

"We sincerely appreciate our private sector partners whose generosity and commitment have transformed our hospital wards into modern, dignified, and patient-centred healing environments," Duale said.

"Your investment is not merely in infrastructure, but in humanity, hope, and better health outcomes," he added.

The handover ceremony was attended by KNH Board Chairman Abass Gullet, KNH Chief Executive Officer Dr Richard Lesiyampe and Co-operative Bank Director of Corporate and Institutional Banking Lydia Rono, among other officials.