The Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust
Health Program was very busy for the month of January!
Medical and
Educational Outreaches continued across the Group Ranch. On January 13 an 27, Medical Outreaches took place at Kuku Primary School.
76 patients were seen and 24 immunizations were given, 7 family planning were distributed, and 14 women attended the antenatal clinic, and all of the children were dewormed at Kuku Primary School!
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Students at Kuku School watch a video on proper nutrition |
On January 17, a medical outreach took place in Oltiasika; where
15 patients were seen and deworming of children at the nearby school took place. An education session was also held for the community on the topic of family planning and cervical screening.
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Oltiasika Health Workers and Gabriel teaching community about family planning and cervical cancer |
Further, the health staff of Oltiasika Dispensary were happy to report that since the installation of the solar lights at the dispensary in September 2013, they have seen an
increase in facility
deliveries! What great news!
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Oltiasika Dispensary with overhead lighting |