The M-PESA Foundation has partnered with the County Government of Lamu to invest KES 32 million in enhancing healthcare services in the region. The Foundation equipped Mokowe Sub-County Hospital with a state-of-the-art Maternal and Child Health Unit and a Trauma and Orthopedic Unit, costing KES 29 million.
In addition, the Foundation funded a multi-specialty medical camp for KES 3 million at King Fahad Referral Hospital and Mokowe Sub-County Hospital. During the three-day camp at King Fahad Referral Hospital, doctors performed 57 successful surgeries.
The newly equipped facilities at Mokowe Sub-County Hospital include oxygen machines, nebulizers, medicine trolleys, suction machines, delivery beds, screening equipment, infant monitoring equipment, maternity chairs, and various surgical tools. These enhancements will enable the hospital to perform orthopedic, gynecological, and ophthalmic surgeries and treat chronic illnesses. Women suffering from fistula will also benefit from corrective surgeries.
From Right- Senior Manager Safaricom Foundations Programmes, Henry Kilonzo, Lamu County Governor, Issa Timamy hand over a Mama pack to Ruth Jumwa during the Multi-Specialty Medical Camp at King Fahd Referral hospital.
“Health is one of our key pillars at M-PESA Foundation, with a major focus on maternal and child healthcare. Since 2018, we have invested in Lamu County under this pillar where we have seen over 30,000 people get access to maternal care. This time round, we are expanding health services to residents of Mokowe while at the same time impacting over 900 residents of Lamu through our extensive medical camps,” said Joseph Ogutu, Chairman of the Safaricom Foundation.
Governor Issa Timamy of Lamu County expressed gratitude for the partnership, emphasizing its role in addressing critical healthcare challenges. “Access to healthcare is a critical need among our people, and we thank M-PESA Foundation for boosting our efforts in this sector. We look forward to improving health outcomes with the equipping of Mokowe Sub-County Hospital,” he said.
The medical camp also offered orthopedic and pediatric care and specialist consultations via telemedicine technology. Additionally, 100 mama packs were distributed to women who delivered at King Fahad Referral Hospital as part of maternal care support.
This investment marks a significant step towards improving healthcare services in Lamu County, ensuring better health outcomes for its residents.