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Doctors, Dentists and Hospitals are few and far between in Kenya. Life
expectancy in Kenya is about 49-51 years of age - only 3% ofthe population is over 65 years of age. There are many major
health issues such as; Malaria, Typhiod,Tuberculosis (TB), Respiratory tract infections, Diarrhea diseases and Malnutrition.
It is said that Malaria causes the death of 3000 children in Africa per day. The most vunerable are under 5's and
pregnant women. However most of these illnesses are treatable and preventable.....if only
| Joyce |
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| Administrator, Nurse come dentist |
How can
you make a difference ?
see details below
With the help of our supporters we have started a much needed
clinic - we believe in employing local Kenyans, where possible, and to date we have four staff working regularly. Joyce
is the qualified nurse, who stitches, pulls teeth and carries out all sorts of treatment. She has two other staff
helping her. One is Martin, a lab technician, and as there is no electricity he uses the microscope in sun light. Cecilia
takes care of the pharmacy.
| Team of local nurses and doctors from Belfast |
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| Outside our newly opened clinic |
| the original building |
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| used as clinic |
A local team went to Kibung'a in March 2007 to open the clinic.
They collected the medicines at Meru, before travelling to the area. The locals heard that the clinic was being
set up and for the first 3 days they saw about 60 people per day, many walking from early morning to be treated.
We have recently added an extention to our building, and we have supplied the staff
with bicycles, in order that they can take the clinic mobile, to those who can't walk the distance.
| the extended clinic completed early 2008 |
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| work done by locals |
March 2010 Update
The K'bunga Clinic has been up and running for several years now and as its always been our desire to see it self sufficient,
and it has now reached the stage that we have been able to hand this over to the locals.
Medical Sponsorship From as little
as £10.00 per month will help supply medication Help run mobile clinics 100% of all monies will go directly to the work in Kenya. All administration
is carried out by a team of volunteers. YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE click here to request further information
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