The government has been urged to collaborate more closely with Rotary Clubs to improve healthcare delivery in underserved communities.
Speaking during a free medical camp in Kirinyaga, Leah Wambui Mburu, President of the Nairobi Metropolitan Rotary Club, said the Ministry of Health should partner with like-minded organizations such as Rotary to ease the burden of illness and reduce preventable deaths among the vulnerable.
Mburu noted that during the camp, 20 women were identified for a minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery to address reproductive health issues, a procedure that allows internal operations using a thin, lighted tube.
She further urged the Ministry to supply subsidized drugs to health facilities, especially to support elderly patients who often resort to expensive private pharmacies due to stockouts in public hospitals.
Project Manager Muthoni Njaramba highlighted the overwhelming turnout at the medical camp, saying the number of patients exceeded expectations, a clear sign of the pressing need for accessible healthcare services across the country.
Mt. Kenya Hospital Matron, Beatrice Kimwere, encouraged Kenyans to enroll in the Social Health Authority (SHA) scheme, which now covers chronic illnesses including cancer, giving patients broader access to essential services.
Hundreds of residents praised the Rotarians for the free services and called for regular medical camps to reach those who missed this one. Many said they finally felt seen, heard, and cared for.
