County Government of Laikipia

On 2 ^nd November 2021, officers from the multi-agency Command Centre in Laikipia County conducted a free medical camp at Ol-Moran Health Centre.

The Kenya Defence Forces achieved their aim of providing high-quality medical services, raising health awareness among the community and creating a good long-lasting rapport between the security team and the residents.

The residents were treated for various diseases such as malaria, diarrhoea, respiratory tract infections and hypertension.

The officers, led by Commanding Officer 5 ^th Kenya Rifles Lieutenant Colonel Dennis Obiero, offered health advice on nutrition and common diseases.

The team also donated some assorted medical equipment such as a portable pressure steam sterilizer, a delivery bed, a space heater and drugs to the institution. This was to complement county government's efforts to provide more beds and drugs in the health centre.

The clinical officer of the health centre Mr. Henry Kemboi, received the equipment. Approximately 100 people were treated during the medical camp. The KDF also helped in transporting patients from Ol-Moran to other facilities in the case of referrals.

The team promised to continue to work with the county government in their efforts towards fostering good relations with the residents.

Residents turned up for free check-ups and treatment. Apart from being appreciative of the health services offered, they also expressed their gratitude for the security measures put in place by the multi-agency security teams in the region.

Lt. Colonel Obiero guaranteed continued support for the health centre so as to improve service delivery to residents. He advised pregnant mothers to attend prenatal clinics and go to the hospital for delivery to avoid complications and infant deaths.

The multi-agency Command Team implored the residents to share information through the community policing mechanism to enhance security.