Breaking barriers: Free medical camp brings hope to Changamwe families
Doctors and medical practitioner consult with patients inside a makeshift clinic at Kipevu Primary School, where medical teams provided free healthcare to patients on December 1, 2025. Photo/Courtesy
In Changamwe, Mombasa County, many families are forced to choose between putting food on the table and seeking medical care.
A free medical camp held at Kipevu Primary School has offered vital relief, providing specialist consultations, diagnostic tests, and medicines at no cost.
The outreach targeted health challenges that frequently keep children out of school--asthma, recurrent infections, dental pain, and vision problems.
Organised by Asharami Synergy Kenya Limited in partnership with Zuri Health and the Mombasa County Government, the camp enabled both pupils and their parents to access quality healthcare without financial burden.
“A healthy community is the foundation of a prosperous nation, and that begins with children who are well enough to learn,” said Lavina Gonah of Asharami Synergy.
Services included general health check-ups for early detection of illness, nutritional assessments and counselling, dental treatment, and free reading glasses for learners with sight difficulties.
A dedicated child-welfare and growth-monitoring station identified underweight children and those at developmental risk, ensuring early intervention.
Parents spoke of their relief at finally addressing long-standing problems--breathing difficulties, untreated skin conditions, and poor vision--without adding to their financial strain.
“We are not just seeing patients once,” explained Meshack Mutende, Head of Business Development at Zuri Health.
“Those with chronic conditions are enrolled in our continuous-care programme, giving them ongoing access to doctors and medication free of charge.”
By hosting the camp on school premises, organisers created a safe, familiar environment that reduced fear and stigma.
Teachers and staff helped reassure children, while early identification of chronic conditions--including asthma and emerging non-communicable diseases--will help reduce emergency absences and support consistent learning.
Mental health screening was also offered, acknowledging that anxiety and difficult home circumstances can be just as disruptive to education as physical illness.
The initiative’s ultimate goal is to see healthier children who stay in school and caregivers who remain economically active.
