Senator Enoch Kiio Wambua, who also serves as the Senate Deputy Minority Leader, has urged the government to take concrete steps in addressing challenges facing the Social Health Authority (SHA) and the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). The senator emphasized the urgent need to streamline the healthcare system to ensure efficient service delivery for all Kenyans.
Speaking at The Kiio Wambua Foundation (KWF) Free Medical Camp at AIC Katheka Medical Centre in Kauwi Ward, Kitui West Constituency, Senator Wambua highlighted the growing demand for healthcare services across the county.
The one-day medical camp recorded an impressive turnout of 1,714 patients, with:
- 925 general consultations
- 609 eye checkups
- 169 ear, nose, and throat (ENT) checkups
- 11 corrective surgeries
Senator Wambua stressed that the medical camps held by the Kiio Wambua Foundation, in partnership with various stakeholders, have revealed the pressing need for improved healthcare services in Kitui County and beyond.
As part of the initiative, the senator also commissioned AIC Katheka Medical Centre as a fully functional health facility, set to provide essential medical services to the local community. The center, sponsored by AIC Katheka, is expected to enhance healthcare access for residents in the region.
Hon. Wambua reaffirmed his commitment to advocating for better healthcare policies and ensuring that both national and county governments take actionable steps to strengthen the health sector.
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