FREE MEDICAL CAMP DRAWS HUNDREDS TO TEMSO DISPENSARY IN HEALTHCARE OUTREACH PUSH
Residents of Kapsimotwa Ward turned out in large numbers today to access free healthcare services during a free medical outreach program held at Temso Dispensary. The initiative, part of the Nandi County Beyond Zero program, saw long queues forming as early as 8 a.m. as locals sought treatment and screening.
The camp was staffed by a collaborative team of healthcare workers from Nandi Hills County Hospital, Taito Dispensary, Community Health Promoters and the Kapsabet County Referral Hospital Audiology Unit. The exercise was supported by the Facility Improvement Fund (FIF), a financing mechanism designed to bolster promotive and preventive primary healthcare services at the community level.
Nandi Hills Sub County Management Team led by the MoH Dr. Caroline Kenduiywo oversaw the smooth running of the exercise.
Patients benefited from a wide range of services, including general consultations, maternal and child health care, and specialized hearing screenings conducted by an audiology team. The initiative aims to bridge the healthcare gap by bringing essential medical services closer to residents who might otherwise face barriers accessing them.
“We are grateful to see this response; it shows the community is eager for these services,” said Nancy Chepkirui, the Beyond Zero Coordinator.
The event underscores the County Department of Health and Sanitation’s commitment to taking medical care closer to homes. Through the last mile approach, facilitated by the Beyond Zero clinic truck, the county continues to extend its reach to underserved communities.