Your health is the better option

By Collins Shahonya.

This was the theme of the day at Isinya health centre- which hosted a medical camp for the people from Kajiado East constituency on Saturday the 22^nd of March 2014 an initiative sponsored by Safaricom foundation addressing  heath where there was once despair.

A bee-hive of activities was eminent when you first approached the gates of the facility. A flyer indicating the initiative of Safaricom for betterment of people’s health could not be ignored.

safaricom foundation flyer in the venue

 

The process was systematic; one was to chew a deworming tablet and then be given a slip identification number which was to be handed over at the registration desk where your personal details were jolted on a prescription form, diabetes screening questionnaire and the clinical assessment form.

counselling session

It was evident that most of our grannies from this locality do not know how old they are, and this was disturbing and baffling to the secretaries at the registry desk.

registrars at work

At the waiting bay, a big population was waiting for their turn to get to understand if they have gained or reduced their weight, their height, blood sugar level and blood pressure. An average individual is to have a blood pressure ranging between 3.5-6.7Mmols and 100/60-130/80Mmttg respectively, and with the last steps being visiting the doctor for dental, breast, cervical cancer, eyes and foot examination.

Before the rains started pouring and disturbing the peace of mind for everyone a big number had been cross examined. Unfortunately not everyone was lucky to have the free services and they were sent away.

Other sponsors were Kenya Diabetes Management and information centre, Isinya Health Centre Hon.Peris Tobiko, MP, Kajiado East constituency. This will be a wake up call for everyone to prioritize their health for their health is the better option. A similar exercise is expected in April this year at the same venue.