Site Name | Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu |
Location | Kisumu, Kenya |
Commissioned Date | 18th Oct 2022 |
Purpose | to strengthen the hospital’s medical cold storage infrastructure to support the safe and effective storage of temperature-sensitive products such as vaccines, blood, reagents, and medications |
Sector | Critical Care |
Project Overview
Crown Healthcare successfully installed a range of Haier Cold Chain units at Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu, as part of a strategic upgrade to their medical storage and pharmaceutical logistics systems. These units provide precise temperature control, energy efficiency, and robust operational reliability, vital for maintaining the efficacy and safety of critical supplies in pharmacy, laboratory, immunization, and blood storage areas.
Rationale for Investment
Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring adherence to Ministry of Health and WHO guidelines for the safe storage of pharmaceuticals and biologics.
Temperature-Sensitive Inventory Growth: Increased procurement of vaccines, insulin, oncology products, and reagents demanded more reliable cold storage capacity.
Operational Risk Mitigation: Replacing aging refrigeration units with modern systems reduces the risk of stock loss due to temperature excursions.
Implementation Highlights
Deployment Areas: Main pharmacy, laboratory, vaccination center, emergency stock room
Timeline: Units delivered, installed, validated, and commissioned within 2 weeks
Training:
Staff training on temperature monitoring, defrosting protocols, and daily checks
Biomedical support provided for long-term maintenance and calibration
Technical Specifications
Equipment: Haier Medical Refrigerators and Freezers
Key Features:
Wide temperature range coverage (-40°C to +8°C) for various clinical applications
Digital temperature display with real-time monitoring and logging
Audio-visual alarms for high/low temperature, door ajar, and power failure
Battery backup and voltage stabilizer for power fluctuation protection
Eco-friendly refrigerants with low noise and energy consumption
Expected Outcomes
Clinical Safety:
Improved product viability and reduced spoilage risks
Enhanced compliance with pharmaceutical and diagnostic storage protocols
Operational Efficiency:
Reduced manual temperature tracking with digital logs
Alarm systems enable faster response to potential cold chain breaches
Strategic Benefit:
Positions Aga Khan Kisumu as a model for best practices in inventory safety and logistics
Reinforces Crown Healthcare’s commitment to pharmaceutical cold chain excellence