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A team of American doctors and specialists will provide free medical and surgical services in Kisii county through a medical camp organised by the Mairura Family Foundation.
The initiative, focused on orthopaedic care, aims to support underserved communities.
The group was hosted in Nairobi by Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary Stephen Isaboke, who praised their commitment to serving those in need.
“Healthcare is a fundamental right for all Kenyans. The Government is dedicated to achieving universal health coverage, ensuring quality and affordable healthcare for everyone, whether in urban or rural areas,” Isaboke said.
Dr Edward Mairura, a US-based physician and co-founder of the Mairura Family Foundation, highlighted the organisation’s efforts since 2022.
The foundation has donated more than $200,000 in medical equipment to institutions like Kenyatta National Hospital and the University of Nairobi’s Department of Orthopaedics, addressing critical healthcare gaps for underserved populations.
The Mairura Family Foundation shifted its focus in 2024 to conducting orthopaedic surgical missions at Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital.
In 2024, the team performed approximately 40 surgeries, including long bone fracture repairs and elective procedures like hip and knee replacements, while also treating over 1,000 outpatients.
This year’s mission includes a team of American orthopaedic surgeons, medical equipment representatives, nurses and physicians.
Medical Services Principal Secretary Ouma Oluga, commended the foundation’s work and emphasised the potential for Kenyan doctors in the diaspora to further strengthen the country’s healthcare system.
“The Mairura Family Foundation’s efforts are inspiring, and we are exploring ways to leverage the expertise of more Kenyan doctors abroad to advance our healthcare sector,” he said.
Solicitor General Shadrack Mose emphasised the privilege of supporting vulnerable communities.
“Helping those in need is a responsibility we should embrace willingly. The Government’s Social Health Authority (SHA), with over 25 million Kenyans enrolled, reflects our commitment to this cause,” Mose noted.
UDA Secretary General and EALA MP Hassan Omar, urged the Foundation to expand the medical camp to other counties.
Omar highlighted the Government’s efforts to digitise healthcare, including the adoption of telemedicine to enhance access to medical services.
“This is my second time engaging with this team, and their work is commendable. With continued support, they can reach more communities,” he said.
The medical camp underscores the intersection of healthcare and technology as key pillars of Kenya’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), with the digital superhighway enabling seamless access to care.
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