The Surgical Society of Kenya and several other partners are conducting a five-day free surgical camp at the Narok County referral hospital.
The Surgical Society of Kenya, the Rotary Club, and the Narok County government among other partners officially kicked off the exercise on Wednesday.
The commencement of the free surgical camp was preceded by an official launch that was officiated by Deputy Governor Tamalinye Koech together with First Lady Agnes Ntutu and the CECM for Health Anthony Namunkuk.
Koech received the surgical team comprising 56 surgeons and called upon well-wishers to volunteer and donate blood noting that around 1000 pints of blood will be required during the surgical procedures.
After the launch, the surgeons were sent to the Narok County referral hospital, the Shepherd's Hospital, Narok Cottage Hospital, Medicatia Hospital and Premier Care Hospital.
The head of the mission, the governor-elect for Rotary District 9212 Dr Joe Kamau told the Star that over the next five days, it is estimated that about 294 life-saving surgeries shall have been conducted.
“They include cataract surgeries, abdominal skin and lesions, surgical treatment for wounds, and repair for hernias,” said Kamau.
Kamau said the surgeons will also carry out surgeries for abdominal swellings in the scrotum, abdominal neck swellings, and conditions around the anus such as haemorrhoids, warts, painful cracks and abscesses.
Others are assessment and surgery for abdominal conditions such as gallstones, abnormal abdominal swelling and abnormal bowel function.
He said that other partners supporting the free surgical camp include; We Are One, Kenya Society for the Blind and Create Hope in the World.
Also present during the official launch were chief officers Jane Kiok (Health), Lucy Kashu (Preventive and Promotive Health Services), and Director Health Dr. Francis Kioo among others.
“We have come here to assist the marginalised people in our communities and give them free medical services through our volunteer doctors,” said Kamau.
Kamau is the governor-elect for Lottery District 9212 which covers Kenya, South Sudan, Ethiopia and Eritrea.
He said his lottery is an international service organisation with a membership of 1.4 million members across the globe.
“Our area of focus is maternal and child health and eradication of diseases,” said Kamau.
“This collaboration is a testament to our collective commitment to rewrite the stories of those affected by disease,” said Kamau.
He said as they extend their hands to the marginalised and underserved, they embody the essence of Rotary's motto of 'Service Above Self.'
“This partnership isn't just about signing a document; it's about igniting a beacon of hope that will radiate through communities and lives,” he added.
Other lotteries that have connected with District 9212 are Enkare, Maasai Mara and Magharibi from Nairobi.
Kamau used the occasion to appeal to the Narok communities with medical issues to visit the free medical camp at the Narok County Referral Hospital before the end of the week.
