Public Health PS Mary Muthoni. [Courtesy]
Architects have been urged to adhere to the Ministry of Health construction guidelines to reduce deaths attributed to an unhealthy environment.
According to Principal Secretary, State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni, built environments are a critical tool for public health promotion and primary disease prevention.
Speaking during the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS) forum, Muthoni reiterated that the structures built, such as homes, schools, hospitals, and public facilities, were the very foundation of the nation's public health.
“We must acknowledge that human beings spend nearly 90 percent of their time indoors. Because of this reality, our built environment is not merely about structures and aesthetics; it is fundamentally about life, health, safety, and dignity. The choices our architects, quantity surveyors, and engineers make today directly influence the health outcomes of future generations,” she noted.
