Nairobi Hospital Trains Over 50 Police and Security Officials in Life-Saving Emergency Skills
Cicely McDonnel Coordinator of Emergency Courses Peter Ngeny instructs trainees on basic life support during an emergency course training at The Nairobi Hospital on 27th February 2026.
Nairobi, 2 March 2026 – In a bid to strengthen Kenya’s emergency response capacity, The Nairobi Hospital has successfully trained and certified more than 50 police officers and security officials in Basic Emergency and Life Support (BLS) skills. Participants included personnel from the Administration Police, Kenya Prisons Service, and the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA).
The training, delivered in partnership with the Cicely McDonnell College of Health Sciences, is part of the hospital’s year-long 70th anniversary celebrations and aims to fill a critical gap in emergency preparedness. Studies indicate that first aid is administered in less than 16% of workplace and road traffic injury cases in Kenya, highlighting the need for widespread BLS knowledge.
Speaking during the day-long program, The Nairobi Hospital CEO, Felix Osano, emphasized the importance of basic life-saving skills in improving survival rates:
“Basic Emergency training is a crucial first step in providing rapid and effective interventions during injuries. Having the right skills can significantly increase the chances of survival for accident victims. Structured programs like this are key to strengthening first aid capacity across the country,” he said.
The course included hands-on training in immediate bystander first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), interventions proven to double or even triple survival rates in out-of-hospital cardiac arrests and severe injuries.
Mr. Lazarus Opicho, Commandant of Security of Government Buildings and VVIPs, underscored the value of the training:
“Knowledge of Basic Life Support is particularly important in assessing and categorizing injuries before victims reach health facilities. This initiative equips security personnel with the ability to provide life-saving interventions and improve overall health outcomes,” he noted.
The training was led by expert instructors from the Cicely McDonnell College of Health Sciences, Kenya’s first privately-owned nursing school and a premier institution offering advanced specialty nursing programs. The College is also celebrating its 70th anniversary this year.
The program highlights The Nairobi Hospital’s commitment to expanding its impact beyond clinical care, promoting community safety, and fostering partnerships that empower citizens and frontline workers. Throughout 2026, the hospital plans to continue offering targeted safety and emergency response training to priority groups nationwide.
