More than 3,000 residents of Ganze Sub County in Kilifi County received free healthcare during a M-PESA Foundation medical camp held at Bamba Primary School.
The outreach, organized in partnership with Zuri Health, the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE), and Lion Sight First Eye Hospital, is part of the Foundation’s ongoing efforts to improve access to quality healthcare in underserved areas.
The activity is the fifth in the third series of medical camps, initiated in March 2025, and hopes to reach 30 counties across the country.
Among the most significant health problems tackled at the camp were non-communicable illnesses like diabetes and high blood pressure a combination of afflictions that have increasingly beset the population of the region.
Henry Kilonzo, Senior Manager of Foundations Operations, gets her blood pressure checked during a free medical camp held by M-Pesa Foundation at Bamba Primary School in Ganze Sub County, Kilifi County.
Free screening was performed on citizens, medication dispensing , and referral done for specialized attention when needed.
Among the top health concerns tackled during the camp were non-communicable diseases like high blood pressure and diabetes conditions that have increasingly affected the region’s population.
Residents underwent free screenings, received medication, and were referred for specialized treatment when needed.
The M-PESA Foundation medical camp also included maternal health support, with 100 mama packs distributed to expectant mothers at Bamba Sub County Hospital. The packs contained essential supplies for safe delivery and newborn care.
“Health is one of the key pillars for M-Pesa Foundation, and one of our initiatives under this pillar is free medical camps, where we take critical medical services closer to the community. By integrating technology, we can support patients even after the camps end, with follow-up care for conditions like hypertension and diabetes,” said Nicholas Ng’ang’a, Chairman, M-Pesa Foundation.
The camp provided a range of other services including eye check-ups, cervical and breast cancer screening, and consultations for women with fistula.
People with disabilities were also attended to, with specialized support offered through KISE.
A standout feature of the initiative is its tech-driven follow-up care. Beneficiaries can consult doctors via SMS or WhatsApp for up to six months after the camp, ensuring ongoing management for chronic illnesses like hypertension.
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With thousands already reached and more counties lined up, the M-PESA Foundation aims to leave a lasting impact on community health—one free consultation at a time.
