We've got another Health Update from MWCT Health Director, Lena Koh! Following a
successful trachoma campaign in October, the Ministry of Health issued a
letter of thanks to MWCT for providing support in the form of health staff and transport.
Shortly after, the MOH launched a
polio campaign from November 16-20th. The campaign involved going from house to house providing polio vaccine to children under 5 years of age. MWCT was
integral in making the campaign a success.
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| Health Program Director Lena, giving a vaccination |
In fact, in providing transport for the health staff to ensure the essential vaccine reaches children in the most remote areas of Kuku Group Ranch, Iltilal Health Center and Langata Dispensary are the
only health facilities in the Loitokitok Region to surpass their target; Iltilal Health Center vaccinated
1401 children. Amazing!
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| Many children greatly benefitted from the outreaches of this campaign! |
Further, a few months ago, during an outreach in Nchalai village with the health staff from Olorika, Dr. Waari treated Mosoni Nkalu, a physically and mentally disable child who was sick. It was noted that the child did not have any medical assistive device, such as a wheelchair.
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| Mosoni Nkalu at boma in Nchalai |
An assessment by the
physiotherapist in Loitokitok was required in order to obtain a wheelchair, however, the family could not afford to hire a car to take her there.
MWCT brought the physiotherapist to Mosoni's boma so that an assessment could be completed and measurements taken.
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| Physiotherapist from Loitokitok hospital performing an assessment |
We anticipate getting a wheelchair for Mosoni early next year!
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