Nairobi, 29th July 2024: Over 2,900 residents of Nairobi benefited from a medical camp hosted by the M-PESA Foundation in collaboration with Zuri Health and Lion SightFirst Eye Hospital at Kabete National Polytechnic.
This camp marked the culmination of a series of medical camps conducted by the M-PESA Foundation across the Nairobi Metropolitan area since May 2024.
The recent camp was part of the annual Ghetto Run event, with previous camps held in Mathare, Githurai, and Kabete in Nairobi County, as well as in Ongata Rongai in Kajiado County. These efforts have collectively benefitted more than 15,000 residents, providing a range of essential health services including eye care consultations, breast and cervical cancer screening, fistula screening, general doctor consultations, diabetes screening, hypertension monitoring, and health consultations for the elderly and children.
Vivian Jepkemei (R) attending to a patient during the M-Pesa Foundation Medical Camp at Kabete National Polytechnic.
“Health is one of our key pillars at M-PESA Foundation. Through our series of medical camps, we continue to realize our purpose of transforming lives and taking healthcare services closer to the people, with a focus on non-communicable diseases, reproductive health advice, and general health consultations,” said Peter Ndegwa, CEO of Safaricom.
Following a successful series of 12 medical camps held between May 2023 and March 2024, the M-PESA Foundation launched a new phase of medical camps in April this year. To date, these camps have been conducted in Nairobi, Kajiado, Siaya, Bungoma, and Machakos counties, benefitting more than 24,000 people.
Felix Muchemi (L) and Dalmas Kiplimo (R) attending to a patient during the M-PESA Foundation Medical Camp at Kabete National Polytechnic.
Innovatively leveraging technology, the camps employ Artificial Intelligence (AI) to monitor vital signs such as pulse rate, blood pressure, and body temperature, which guides further medical advice. Additionally, Zuri Health offers patients free follow-up consultations with doctors via SMS and WhatsApp for up to six months, ensuring continued care and support.
This initiative underscores M-PESA Foundation’s commitment to improving healthcare accessibility and outcomes for underserved communities. By focusing on non-communicable diseases, reproductive health, and general health consultations, the Foundation is making significant strides in transforming lives and enhancing the overall health of residents in the Nairobi Metropolitan area and beyond.