By Kepher Otieno - Reporter
Kenya, 1 December 2025 - Kisumu Deputy Governor Mathews Owili on Monday launched the countywide free medical caravan at Muhoroni Township School, where hundreds of residents turned up for essential health services.
Speaking during the flag-off, Owili framed the outreach as part of the county’s broader strategy to strengthen primary healthcare and ensure that no community is left behind.
“Access to basic healthcare is the foundation of a healthy society,” he said, noting that such interventions remain crucial in areas where formal health facilities are overstretched.
Owili praised the collaboration with Endless Mountain Mercy Mission International (EM3), county medical staff, and volunteers, saying their partnership demonstrates how multisectoral efforts can reinforce public health systems.
“When government and partners work together, we multiply impact and reach more families who would otherwise go without care,” he stated.
The turnout at Muhoroni highlighted ongoing challenges in rural healthcare access, with many residents relying on medical camps for services such as screening, diagnosis, and referrals. Owili emphasised that while the caravan offers short-term relief, it also reveals deeper structural issues that the county continues to confront.
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“We must keep investing in primary healthcare facilities so that preventive and routine care is available right at the community level,” he added.
He further linked the initiative to broader socioeconomic well-being, arguing that a healthy population is central to development. “Healthy households are productive households,” Owili said.
“Every time we bring healthcare closer to the people, we strengthen the fabric of our society.”
The caravan now heads to Migosi Dispensary, with officials promising to maintain momentum as they reach additional communities across the county.
Owili urged residents to take advantage of the services offered and reiterated the administration’s commitment to long-term health reforms that prioritise prevention, early detection, and equitable access.
