NAIROBI: Nov 9, 2026
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU), in partnership with the Davji Atellah Foundation (DAF), has successfully concluded a two-day free medical outreach at Uhuru Gardens Primary School in Lang’ata Constituency, held on 7 and 8 November 2026.
The outreach aimed to reach an estimated 7,000 residents, bringing essential healthcare services closer to the community through the mobilisation of more than 250 healthcare practitioners and volunteers, including 60 specialist consultants.
The initiative sought to improve access to quality healthcare by providing a wide range of medical services, specialist consultations, diagnostic investigations and essential medication at no cost to residents.
Mobilising Healthcare Professionals to Serve the Community
The outreach brought together more than 250 healthcare practitioners and volunteers, demonstrating the importance of professional collaboration and collective action in addressing barriers to healthcare access.
With the participation of 60 specialist consultants, residents had access to a broad range of services, including general medical consultations, laboratory investigations, screening for non-communicable diseases, dental and eye care, mental health services, and free medication.
By bringing together healthcare professionals across different disciplines, the initiative provided an opportunity for residents to access multiple healthcare services within a single community-based setting.
Bringing Essential Healthcare and Government Services Closer to Residents
Beyond medical consultations and treatment, the outreach incorporated access to essential government services to address broader healthcare and social welfare needs within the community.
Residents were supported to access Social Health Authority (SHA) registration, civil registration services, and registration of persons with disabilities.
The integration of these services reflects the importance of addressing both healthcare needs and administrative barriers that may affect individuals’ access to essential public services.
Strengthening Partnerships for Community Healthcare
The successful implementation of the outreach was supported by several partner institutions whose collaboration contributed to the delivery of services.
These included Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital, the Social Health Authority (SHA), Lang’ata Hospital, Luton Hospital, Nairobi City County, the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF), Avenue Healthcare, Healing Tree Eye & Laser Hospital, and OPTICA.
KMPDU recognises the contribution of these institutions, alongside the healthcare professionals and volunteers, whose participation and support made the initiative possible.
Sustaining Commitment to Accessible Healthcare
The two-day outreach underscores KMPDU’s commitment to extending healthcare services beyond hospital settings and supporting initiatives that bring medical expertise closer to communities.
Through its partnership with the Davji Atellah Foundation, the Union continues to champion community-centred healthcare initiatives that promote access to essential medical services and strengthen collaboration among healthcare professionals and partner institutions.
KMPDU appreciates all practitioners, volunteers, partners and stakeholders who contributed to the outreach and helped make the initiative possible.
Taking healthcare closer to the people, one community at a time.
