Kiambu county: Kiambu County, in collaboration with several development partners, has organized a free medical camp focusing on eye and ear health in the Nachu and Ndeiya wards. The initiative aims to expand access to specialized healthcare services for over 500 school-going children and the broader community.
According to Kenya News Agency, the outreach program was organized in partnership with the Kenya Embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel, and Sauveteurs Sans Fronti¨res (Rescuers Without Borders) of Israel. It offered screening and treatment for eye and hearing conditions to residents seeking medical attention. Additionally, the camp included training for 40 local healthcare workers in emergency and rescue response to enhance the county’s ability to manage medical emergencies.
County Director of Health Dr. Hillary Kagwa emphasized the initiative’s goal of providing essential services directly to communities. He highlighted the importance of early detection and timely treatment in preventing complications and reducing the burden on families and health facilities.
The program received support from Nachu Ward MCA Hon Fr George Njoroge Kimani and Ndeiya Ward MCA Nelson Munga Mbuiyu. A visiting medical team led by organizer Ms. Myriam Akiva, composed of 12 doctors and specialists in optometry and hearing care, collaborated with county health officials.
County Executive Committee Member for Health Dr. Elias Maina remarked on the significance of international collaboration in improving healthcare delivery. He noted that the partnership with the Kenyan Embassy in Israel and Sauveteurs Sans Fronti¨res not only facilitated patient treatment but also contributed to building sustainable healthcare capacity through worker training in emergency response.
The camp commenced on February 9 at Kamangu Orthodox Church in Nachu Ward, Kikuyu Sub-County, and proceeded to Lusigetti Primary School. Services were extended to Nderu Primary School in Ndeiya Ward, Limuru Sub-County, on February 11, and the camp concluded on February 12 at Thigio Primary School.
Residents expressed gratitude for the services received. Salome Wacuka from Nachu Ward appreciated the county government for providing eye treatment, while Zipporah, a resident of Ndeiya Ward, reported receiving successful treatment for ear complications.
County authorities confirmed that temporary practice licenses for the visiting foreign doctors were processed through the Cabinet Secretary for Health’s office and the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council to ensure regulatory compliance.
Officials described the medical camp as an effective collaboration between the national government, county government, and international partners in delivering accessible and preventive healthcare services to underserved communities.
