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Over 6,500 Receive Free Treatment in Homa Bay and Busia

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Over 6,500 Receive Free Treatment in Homa Bay and Busia
Over 6,500 Receive Free Treatment in Homa Bay and Busia
Over 6,500 Receive Free Treatment in Homa Bay and Busia
Medical Services Reach Underserved Communities

Thousands of residents in Homa Bay and Busia counties accessed free medical services during integrated health camps organized by the M-Pesa Foundation.

Working with Zuri Health, Lion Sight First Eye Hospital, and county governments, the Foundation reached over 6,500 people.

Since 2023, the initiative has hosted 45 camps in 40 counties, providing care to more than 160,000 patients across Kenya.

Over 6,500 Receive Free Treatment in Homa Bay and Busia

Over 6,500 Receive Free Treatment in Homa Bay and Busia

Healthcare Support in Homa Bay

At Onundo Stadium in Mbita, Suba North, over 3,100 residents received treatment. Services included malaria screening, family planning, and care for chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and tuberculosis.

New mothers at Homa Bay County Referral and Suba North Sub-County Hospitals received Mama Packs — kits with essential items for mothers and babies — to support safe deliveries and postnatal care.

“We bring health services closer to the people because health is a key pillar of our mission to transform lives,” said Joseph Ogutu, Safaricom Foundation Chairman.

Medical Outreach in Busia

In Busia, the camp took place at Malaba Township Primary School, where over 3,300 residents were treated. The team also distributed 100 Mama Packs to new mothers at Teso North Sub-County Hospital.

The Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) offered specialized services for people with disabilities during the event.

Technology and Health Access

Twenty patients from each county enrolled in the Social Health Authority (SHA) and received a one-year medical cover.

To improve follow-up care, the camps used SMS and WhatsApp chatbots, allowing patients to consult doctors for up to six months after treatment.

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