Teso south: Teso South Member of Parliament Mary Emase has cautioned her constituents against self-medication, strongly advocating for prompt medical attention in case of illness.
According to Kenya News Agency, the MP warned against purchasing medicines over the counter without a prescription and seeking treatment from unlicensed herbalists, noting that such practices could be harmful rather than solutions to their health issues. She highlighted that delays in seeking treatment at licensed medical facilities often allow diseases to progress to advanced stages, making them difficult and expensive to treat.
Emase emphasized that licensed health facilities have qualified personnel and proper diagnostic equipment to identify illnesses early and provide appropriate treatment. She made these remarks at Alupe Sub-County Hospital after launching a two-day free medical check-up camp at the facility. The camp, which started yesterday, is set to conclude by the close of business today.
The medical outreach program is sponsored by the MP in partnership with Medical and Education Aid in Kenya (MEAK). Emase noted that prior to the ongoing camp, she and MEAK conducted a six-day free eye checkup camp at the hospital in December 2025, where more than 3,000 residents received treatment for various eye-related conditions, and over 200 cataract surgeries were performed free of charge.
She mentioned that the initiative had provided relief to many residents who were unable to access medical care due to financial constraints. The MP also urged residents to register with the Social Health Authority (SHA) to enable them to access healthcare services at public health facilities within the constituency.
Alupe Sub-County Hospital Medical Superintendent, Dr. Loice Wahenga, stated that the facility is currently offering services to patients registered under SHA and encouraged residents to enroll for ease of access to services at the facility.
