Over 2,000 Langas ward residents benefit from ‘Koti care’ free medical camp!

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“We had gynecologists , Ears, Nose and throat doctors (ENT) Dentists among other health experts”

Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii,during the launch of Koti Care health program at Langas estate Saturday,over 2,000 residents benefited from the free medical camp

Over 2,000 residents of Langas Ward,Uasin Gishu Saturday benefited from a free medical camp organised by the county government of  Uasin Gishu  under the programme dubbed ‘Koti Care’.

The  health programme  brought  together medical  officers and specialists from both the private  and public  health facilities Including  health experts from the  Moi Teaching and  Referral Hospital, Uasin Gishu County hospital,Reale  Hospital among other health  providers.

According to the County Clinical Services Chief Officer, Dr. Paul Wangwe Ongeti a majority of the Langas ward residents were diagnosed with eye problems as well as non-communicable diseases including diabetes.

“We had gynecologists , Ears, Nose and throat doctors (ENT) Dentists among other health experts who spent the  entire  day providing  free medical care to the most  vulnerable members of our society including the Elderly,and people with  special needs” He  stated.

Speaking during the launch, Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii, noted he was keen to implement his “Nguzo Kumi” manifesto where provision of quality and affordable healthcare to Uasin Gish citizenry was a top priority

“Under  Kori care the very vulnerable members of our community and people with special needs will receive  quality and  affordable healthcare ,we have not  only enhanced  the infrastructural development of  our over 100 health facilities but enhanced provision of  specialized medical care” Opined the Governor.

The governor further revealed that under the “Koti Care” senior citizens and PWDs would be enrolled into the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) to enable them to access healthcare services.

Dr.Wangwe said that the free medical camps would be undertaken in all the six sub-counties of Uasin Gishu,

The County Government of  Uasin Gishu has revealed plans to build a multi-million level four Hospital at the County Hospital in order to meet the  anticipated upsurge of clients after the conferment of  Eldoret into a  City,the new  facility will drastically  reduce referral cases to the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital.

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