Lodwar, 16th July 2024 (Public Communication and Media Relations)

Lodwar County and Referral Hospital (LCRH) made their fourth harvest of fish from their pond, aimed at providing fresh fish for the inpatients at the county hospital.

The project, facilitated by the County Government and supported by the German Embassy, aims to support all the inpatients across various wards: pediatrics, medical, surgical, maternity, and amenity.

The Deputy Director for Administrative Finance, Emmanuella Lomoru, said that the fish pond, which began on 17th February 2023, started with 4500 fingerlings and has grown significantly over the past year. She added that the hospital has been able to harvest every six months.

Hospital’s Public Health Officer, Mary Ogutu, stated that they engage with the Department of Fisheries for regular checkups on the fish environment, cleanup, and training on how to effectively feed and care for the fish.

The harvest yielded 80 kgs, totaling 406 pieces, which are intended to be served to the approximately 280 inpatients.