Manyatta- In Kisumu County, a team of dedicated medical experts has uncovered a source of inspiration for three young children facing heart-related challenges. During a recent medical outreach event that provided free healthcare services to 1,000 residents of Manyatta slums, medical professionals discovered a hole in the heart in each of these children, all aged 10 years and below.
This compassionate initiative was jointly organised by the Uhuru Community Development Program (UCDP) and the German NGO, Armut und Gesundheit (Dentist for Africa in partnership with Poverty & Health). The primary objective of these programs is to offer a lifeline to the underserved in our society.
Chairman of the NGO, Prof. Gerhard Trabert, expressed his concern about the fact that basic health services often come at a cost for Kenya’s disadvantaged population. In Germany, these services are readily available, and he urged Kenya’s healthcare stakeholders to pool their resources to support the less fortunate.
The expansion of health budgeting could substantially reduce the financial burden of medical care, particularly by implementing social protection programs.
The NGO’s dedication extends to various regions, including Africa, Asia, and Europe, with a focus on fighting poverty and promoting quality healthcare services. Prof. Trabert reiterated the necessity of collaboration across sectors, acknowledging the responsibility to address the disparities created by past actions.
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However, This heartwarming initiative symbolizes the power of collective action in providing essential healthcare services and promoting social justice. It serves as a guiding light for those in need and a testament to the impact that partnerships and compassion can have on communities.
