Butere: Thousands of residents from Butere Sub-county and neighboring areas received free medical services during a major medical outreach program held at Butere Level IV Hospital. This initiative was part of a partnership between the County Government of Kakamega and the M-PESA Foundation.
According to Kenya News Agency, the medical camp benefitted more than 3,000 residents, offering a wide range of healthcare services. These included eye check-ups, dental care, X-ray services, reproductive health services, child healthcare, screening for non-communicable diseases, and cataract surgeries.
During the event, Kakamega County Executive Committee Member for Health Services Livingston Imbayi, representing Governor Fernandes Barasa, highlighted the positive impact of the partnership. He emphasized its role in strengthening the county’s healthcare agenda and reiterated the county government’s commitment to collaborating with development partners to improve access to affordable and quality healthcare services.
Imbayi noted that the initiative aligns with Governor Barasa’s health pillar, which aims to enhance both preventive and curative healthcare across the county. Chief Officer for Public Health Rose Muhanda added that the medical camp had provided essential services to many residents, particularly those suffering from chronic illnesses who often struggle to access specialized treatment services.
‘Mental health, diabetes, hypertension, and other chronic conditions continue to affect many families. Such camps help bridge the healthcare gap by bringing services closer to the people,’ Muhanda stated.
Director for Sustainable Business and Social Impact at M-PESA Foundation, Karen Basiye, reaffirmed the Foundation’s commitment to supporting healthcare programs in Kakamega County. She expressed the Foundation’s focus on strengthening maternal and child healthcare through partnerships that enhance healthcare infrastructure and service delivery.
Residents who attended the camp expressed gratitude for the initiative, noting that the free services had alleviated the burden of high medical costs and allowed many to access treatment they would have otherwise postponed.
