Iran Medical Clinic director Mahmoud Reza, Kenya Red Cross Society secretary general Dr Ahmed Idris and ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Kenya Dr Ali Gholampour address the press at a medical camp in Kibera, Nairobi/HANDOUT
Iran Red Crescent Clinic Nairobi and Kenya Red Cross Society have pledged to strengthen their collaboration in expanding access to healthcare services for underprivileged Kenyans, particularly for underprivileged communities.
The announcement was made during a free medical camp held in Kibera, Nairobi, to commemorate World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, celebrated globally on May 8.
The event brought together healthcare professionals, volunteers, and dignitaries to offer a wide range of essential medical services including general consultations, pharmacy support, eye checkups, diabetes screening, weight management, and nursing care.
Speaking at the camp, the ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Kenya Dr Ali Gholampour and Kenya Red Cross Society secretary general Dr Ahmed Idris said collaboration is key to enhancing access to healthcare.
Gholampour noted that Iran would extend the commemoration into a week-long series of events—reflecting the century-old legacy of the International Red Crescent Society, established in 1922.
Gholampour noted that with the support of Kenya Red Cross Society and the Kenyan government, Iran Red Crescent Clinic Nairobi has been able to hold frequent medical camps.
“We hope these services will help people from humble backgrounds have a better and healthy lives,” he stated.
He added that Iranian institutions are ready to share expertise, knowledge, medical equipment and pharmaceutical products with their Kenyans counterparts to boost access and quality of healthcare.
Iran is globally recognised for its advancements in pharmaceutical production and medical expertise.
Idris said the partnership between Kenya Red Cross Society and Iran Red Crescent Clinic Nairobi is expected to grow in the coming years.
“In the long run, we hope to provide and invest in treatment and support for patients with kidney challenges,” he stated.
Idris added that they also hope to extend the number of surgical camps that will be held around the country at community level and with the refugee population.
“In the course of the year, there will be an official opening of the new Red Crescent Hospital, which will have a bigger capacity to provide services to the community,” Idris said.
