Over 3,300 people from West Pokot County have benefitted from a a free medical camp organised by M-Pesa Foundation at St. Komboni Girls Primary School in Kacheliba. The camp was held in partnership with Zuri Health, Lions SightFirst Eye Hospital and Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE).

Other services offered at the camp include telemedicine, eye care consultations, dental screenings and general doctor consultations.

“Health remains one of our key pillars at the M-Pesa Foundation. These camps are therefore a vital bridge in closing that gap. By scaling them up and integrating technology to track patients’ progress and improve efficiency, we are ensuring that communities across Kenya get the care they need," said Nicholas Ng’ang’a, Chairman, M-Pesa Foundation.

He added, "As a Foundation, we are committed to reaching even the most remote areas so that no one is left behind."

As part of its mother-and-child care during the camp, the Foundation also handed over about 50 Mama Packs to new mothers at the Kacheliba Sub-County Hospital. The Mama Packs contain essentials including soap, diapers, shawls, warm clothes and sanitary towels.

“I came all the way from North Pokot since I had a toothache that has been bothering me for a long time. I received dental services in the morning, and I have been given medicine to relieve the pain,” said Elizabeth Akiru, a patient at the medical camp.

Leveraging technology, the camps offer patients free follow-up consultations with doctors via SMS and WhatsApp chatbot for up to six months. 

The camp was part of a KES55.7 million investment for medical camps in Samburu, West Pokot, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Nandi, Busia, Lamu and Tana River counties.