Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale Graces Successful Medical and Surgical Camp in Balambala
The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Garissa Campus, in collaboration with the County Government of Garissa and partners, organized a three-day medical and surgical camp held from 14th to 16th August 2025 at Balambala Sub-County, Garissa.
The event was graced by the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Hon. Aden Duale, who commended the initiative as a milestone in expanding access to healthcare services.
“This camp demonstrates the power of partnership in delivering quality healthcare and ensuring that communities in remote areas are not left behind,” he said.
Over the three days, 2,611 patients were treated, 72 surgeries were successfully conducted, and 100 pints of blood were donated.
In addition, 2,260 individuals were registered under the Social Health Authority (SHA), while 90 patients were booked for cataract surgery, giving hope for restored vision to many.
During the same occasion, the Cabinet Secretary launched the TaifaCare Health Management Information System (HMIS) digitization program, an important step towards strengthening health information systems for more efficient service delivery.
KMTC lecturers supported surgical teams in critical procedures, while students offered care across different departments under supervision, gaining practical skills while serving the community.
The event was also supported by the National Government, Medical Aid Alliance, Hewatele, Arachis Pharmaceuticals, KMTC, and North Eastern Province College of Health Sciences, the Kenya Red Cross Society, and other partners.
