HUNDREDS IN CHEMUSWO RECEIVE FREE MEDICAL CARE IN BEYOND ZERO OUTREACH
CHEMUSWO – Hundreds of residents of Chemuswo today received a major boost to their healthcare as the Beyond Zero medical outreach program rolled into the area, offering a wide range of essential services at no cost.
The event, aimed at bridging the healthcare access gap, saw a steady stream of men, women, and children turning up at the Chemuswo Dispensary grounds to benefit from the initiative. The comprehensive medical camp provided crucial services that are often difficult for those in remote areas to access regularly.
Services offered included vaccinations for children and adults, Antenatal Care (ANC) for expectant mothers, and HIV/AIDS screening and counselling. Additionally, residents had access to general outpatient services for common ailments, nutritional assessments and advice, and psychological counselling services. A significant highlight was the provision of cancer screening, a critical service in the early detection and prevention of the disease.
Beyond Zero Clinic County Coordinator, Nancy Chepkirui, expressed her gratitude for the overwhelming turnout.
“We are incredibly thankful to the residents of Chemuswo for turning up in large numbers for this event,” Ms. Chepkirui said. “The core aim of the Beyond Zero outreach programs is to take these essential health services directly to the people in far-to-reach places, where hospitals are often many kilometers away and access is a challenge.”
She emphasized that such initiatives are vital for promoting preventive healthcare and ensuring that no one is left behind in the county’s quest for better health outcomes.
The residents expressed their relief and appreciation for the free medical camp, noting that it saved them the time and cost of traveling to distant health facilities. Many highlighted the importance of having services like cancer screening and counselling brought closer to them, services they might not otherwise prioritize due to logistical and financial constraints.
Today’s outreach in Chemuswo is part of the broader Beyond Zero initiative’s continuous efforts to improve healthcare equity and bring quality medical services directly to the doorsteps of vulnerable communities across the county.