Mobile Medical Services
The Mobile Medical Services program brings basic healthcare directly to the people of across the four wards through a fleet of ambulances and mobile clinics. The Foundation operates four medically equipped vehicles that regularly travel to villages, markets, and farm areas to provide free checkups and treatments. This ensures that residents who live far from health centers still receive essential care.
Each mobile clinic is staffed by a nurse or clinical officer (sometimes a doctor on special visits), a counselor, and a driver. The service schedule is organized with local community health volunteers and chiefs. Villagers are informed in advance of clinic days via word of mouth, church announcements, or posters. On clinic days, basic services such as blood pressure checks, malaria testing, HIV counseling and testing, and general illness consultations are offered at no charge. Women receive antenatal care, immunizations, and family planning information. Minor injuries and common ailments (e.g., stomach infections, respiratory infections) are treated with free medication provided from our medical supplies. For cases beyond the mobile team’s scope, they refer patients to the nearest health facility or arrange ambulance transport if urgent.
These mobile clinics effectively act as “health camps” that bridge gaps in rural healthcare. By taking services directly to people (an approach known to reach hard-to-access populations), the Foundation responds to unmet needs. For example, remote families who cannot afford travel costs receive regular check-ups at home. The program keeps medical records and follows up with patients, sometimes returning to the same villages every few weeks. Health education is also a component: while on site, staff give short talks about hygiene, nutrition, or disease prevention.
Importantly, the ambulances are also equipped to handle emergencies. In cases of accidents or complications (such as complicated childbirth), they can transport patients quickly to hospitals in Busia Town or Bungoma. Over time, the presence of free mobile clinics has encouraged trust in modern healthcare. Communities report fewer cases of untreated illness.