The statistics are sobering: In rural areas like Rumuruti and surrounding communities, many residents travel over 20 kilometers to reach the nearest health facility. Preventable conditions go untreated, chronic diseases remain undiagnosed, and maternal health faces significant challenges. This is why our Healthcare Initiative was born.

What to Expect from Our Medical Camps
Scheduled to begin in January 2026, our quarterly medical camps will offer:

1. Comprehensive Health Screenings

• General medical consultations
• Blood pressure and diabetes checks
• HIV testing and counseling (with complete confidentiality)
• Maternal and child health assessments
• Eye and dental check-ups

2. Treatment and Medication
We're establishing partnerships with pharmaceutical companies and healthcare providers to ensure we can offer free medications for common conditions. From antibiotics to chronic disease management drugs, we aim to provide immediate relief and ongoing support.

3. Health Education Workshops
Prevention is better than cure. Each camp will include educational sessions on:

• Hygiene and sanitation
• Nutrition and healthy eating
• Disease prevention
• Family planning
• First aid basics

Focus Areas for Our First Camp
Our inaugural medical camp will prioritize:

• Maternal Health: Prenatal checks and postnatal care education
• Child Wellness: Vaccination information and growth monitoring
• Chronic Disease Management: Hypertension and diabetes screening
• Elderly Care: Geriatric health assessments

Building Sustainable Healthcare Bridges
While medical camps provide immediate relief, we're also working on longer-term solutions:

• Establishing referral systems with local hospitals
• Training community health volunteers
• Creating health records for follow-up care
• Developing telemedicine capabilities for remote consultations

Our Preparations
Currently, our team is:

• Securing medical equipment and supplies
• Recruiting volunteer healthcare professionals
• Conducting community needs assessments
• Establishing safety protocols and consent procedures
• Planning logistics for our January 2026 launch

Community Collaboration
We believe healthcare works best when communities are involved. We're consulting with local leaders, existing health workers, and community members to ensure our services are culturally appropriate and address real needs.

Join Our Healing Mission
Healthcare is a fundamental human right, not a privilege. You can support this initiative by:

• Donating to fund a medical camp (KES 150,000 covers an entire camp)
• Volunteering medical expertise
• Contributing medical supplies
• Helping with camp logistics and organization

Together, we can bring healing hands to those who need them most.