Over 3,000 residents of Kisii County benefited from a free medical camp hosted by the M-PESA Foundation in partnership with Zuri Health and Lion SightFirst Eye Hospital. The event took place at Kisii Primary School in Nyaribari Chache, Kisii County, offering a wide range of healthcare services, including corrective eye surgeries, maternal health support, and vital health screenings.
As part of the camp’s efforts to enhance maternal and child health, the M-PESA Foundation also distributed Mama Packs at Kisii County Referral Hospital. These packs contain essential supplies for mothers and babies, helping to support healthy deliveries and postnatal care.
One of the major interventions at the camp was free corrective eye surgeries, an initiative led by Lions SightFirst Eye Hospital. Since the launch of the new phase of medical camps in April this year, more than 160 patients have received these life-changing surgeries, restoring their vision and improving their quality of life.
“M-PESA Foundation aims to transform lives, and we see health as one of the key pillars to guide us. Through these medical camps, we are able to bring healthcare services closer to the people, where we focus on reproductive health, eye and dental care, and non-communicable diseases,” said Peter Ndegwa, CEO of Safaricom PLC.
The medical camp offered a variety of services, including breast and cervical cancer screening, fistula screening, general doctor consultations, diabetes screening, hypertension monitoring, and elderly and child health consultations. This holistic approach to healthcare ensured that residents had access to critical services, many of which are often difficult to obtain in remote areas.
Zuri Health, leveraging cutting-edge technology, played a significant role by utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to monitor vital signs such as pulse rate, blood pressure, and body temperature. This innovative approach helped guide further medical advice, allowing for more personalized care. Additionally, Zuri Health provided free follow-up consultations with doctors via SMS and WhatsApp for up to six months, ensuring continuity of care for patients after the camp.
The Kisii medical camp is part of a larger initiative by the M-PESA Foundation, which has organized similar camps in eight other counties across Kenya, including Siaya, Machakos, Bungoma, Nakuru, Kiambu, Kajiado, Nairobi, and Bomet. So far, over 24,000 people have benefited from these camps, which focus on providing essential healthcare services to underserved communities.
Looking ahead, the next medical camp will take place in Migori County on September 21st, followed by a weeklong fistula camp in the same county. These ongoing efforts underscore the M-PESA Foundation’s commitment to improving access to healthcare and addressing critical health challenges across Kenya.
