Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers, under Operation Maliza Uhalifu (OMU), partnered with medical teams from Chemolingot Sub-County Hospital and the Kenya Red Cross to conduct a free medical check-up for children at Kapau, Baringo County.
The team provided general medical check-ups, including screening for Urinary Tract Infections (UTI), Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI), gastritis, malaria, nutrition assessment, and polio immunization for children.
2nd Lieutenant (Dr) Peter Gakuna, Medical Officer, Chemolingot Multi Agency Command Centre, emphasized the importance of regular medical check-ups for the growth and development of children. He highlighted that healthy children have better opportunities to grow, learn, and become productive adults, which benefits the future well-being of society.
“To reach their full potential, children need high-quality health care and services,” he said.
Paul Oleyunoi, a nutritionist from the Kenya Red Cross, stressed the importance of a proper diet for children, noting that poor nutrition can lead to stunting and deficiencies that weaken a child’s immunity.
Ms. Jane Sarich, Public Health Officer from Chemolingot Sub-County Hospital, urged parents to ensure their children are immunized. She explained that immunization is a key part of primary health care and essential for protecting children from serious diseases. “Vaccines help the body create antibodies to fight off infections and diseases,” she said.
In addition, KDF troops stationed at Kainuk Forward Operations Base distributed fresh water to residents at Bahati Koptiro IDP Camp in Lobokat, Turkana County.
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