Hundreds benefit from free specialized medical services at Othaya health camp
Antony Gitonga Antogito being checked for BP during the free medical camp he sponsored in Othaya. Photos/Courtesy.
By WMW
Hundreds of residents from Othaya Constituency and neighboring areas benefited from free medical services during a health camp organized through a partnership between the Antony Gitonga Foundation, Blue Star Hospital and City Eye Hospital.
The one-day outreach programme, held at the Othaya Approved Grounds, drew large crowds seeking specialized medical attention, consultations, screening, treatment and medication.
Medical professionals from various disciplines, including urology, oncology, pediatrics, gynecology, neurosurgery and general medicine, offered services throughout the day, enabling many patients to access quality healthcare that would otherwise be beyond their financial reach.
Speaking during the event, businessman, philanthropist and politician Antony Gitonga, popularly known as Antogito, said the initiative was part of his foundation’s ongoing efforts to improve community well-being and expand access to healthcare services at the grassroots level.
Gitonga, who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Antony Gitonga Foundation and is seeking to become the next Othaya Member of Parliament, disclosed that approximately 100 medical professionals had been mobilized to ensure residents received comprehensive healthcare services.
“We have to take care of our people because you cannot lead people who are sick. I also challenge those aspiring for elective positions to organize similar programmes to support their communities. This is one of the many medical camps we have conducted over the past few years,” he said.
He noted that healthcare remains one of the key pillars of community development and pledged to continue supporting initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life for residents.
Blue Star Hospital Clinical Officer John Maigua observed that lifestyle-related illnesses such as hypertension, diabetes and arthritis continue to affect a significant number of people in the region.
He urged members of the public to embrace healthier lifestyles through proper nutrition, regular exercise and routine medical check-ups to facilitate early diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
“Many of these conditions can be effectively managed when detected early. Regular screening is important in preventing complications and improving overall health outcomes,” said Maigua.
Residents who attended the camp welcomed the initiative, saying it had provided timely medical attention and eased the financial burden associated with accessing specialized healthcare services.
Many beneficiaries said the programme enabled them to consult medical specialists and receive medication free of charge, services they would otherwise struggle to afford due to the high cost of healthcare.
The organizers emphasized that community health outreach programmes remain critical in promoting preventive healthcare, early disease detection and improved access to essential medical services, particularly among vulnerable and underserved populations.
They noted that bringing healthcare closer to communities not only improves health outcomes but also enhances public awareness on disease prevention and healthy living.
The Othaya medical camp is the latest in a series of health initiatives spearheaded by the Antony Gitonga Foundation, aimed at expanding access to healthcare services and improving the overall well-being of residents across the constituency and beyond.
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