Kenya: Charity announces new hospital plans

  1. Posted on Thursday 17 December 2009 - 18:49
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    Peris Wairimu, VoicesofAfrica alumna, Meru, Kenya
    Due to lack of clean water or good sanitation people living in Ruiri, Meru, Kenya are at high risk of falling ill. The current and growing crisis faced by most families here, is poverty which means not enough money to provide the basic needs. And for a family in Ruiri money to cater for their health needs is the biggest problem since there's no health center around.
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    The closest health centre is St. Theresa which is 12km away .This can only be reached in a very crowded public service vehicle(matatu) through uncomfortable and rough roads.

    The Mesics Foundation with its offices in The Netherlands and has been funding several projects in Kenya, has now proposed to address the matter by establishing a health centre in the area. Last week the Mesics president together with five other prominent people from Holland were in Kenya to check on where the health centre is thought to be constructed.

    The clinic which is hoped to be established on a piece of land owned by the Nazareth Sisters is believed to reduce the medical expenses by effective treatment and increase health education to residents.This will inlude subjects like nutrition, sanitation, disease prevention and create awareness on HIV and AIDS.