{"id":8935,"date":"2026-07-12T14:58:28","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T11:58:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mtrh.go.ke\/?p=8935"},"modified":"2026-07-12T14:59:58","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T11:59:58","slug":"wareng-powerhouse-house-group-brings-smiles-to-mtrh-pediatric-patients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mtrh.go.ke\/?p=8935","title":{"rendered":"Wareng Powerhouse House Group Brings Smiles to MTRH Pediatric Patients"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Wareng Powerhouse House Group yesterday brought joy to pediatric patients at Shoe4Africa Children&#8217;s Hospital through a heartwarming visit and the donation of essential items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Led by Mr. Dan Melly, the team also engaged the children in fun play sessions, creating therapeutic moments that support healing and enhance their recovery journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Receiving the donations, MTRH CEO Dr. Philip Kirwa 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