P-5412

Free Medical Clinic

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Project Description

Country: Kenya

Location: Machakos

Total Budget: $2,000

Area of Focus: Disease prevention and treatment

Activity Type: Health: General

Summary: The public will benefit from an organized free medical clinic for NCD's in Kangundo, Kenya.


Machakos hospital serves lower Eastern Kenya region with population of over 3 million. Current Hospital data shows increased prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, high blood pressure, sicknesses associated with aflatoxins, mental health wellness and preventable cancer.

This grant will fund a community free medical clinic, continuing education and outreach programs as a preventive measure. The program is expected to serve over 1500 direct beneficiaries and have over 3,000 indirect beneficiaries. The event will be at Kangundo Town or Kathiani Town - Kenya, during their market day to capture many attendees. Health education, free medical screening, immunization, nutrition guidance and referral to hospital will address the high prevalence of NCDs in Machakos county.

This community outreach programs will be built on the success of 2023 -24 Rotary year similar projects at Tala Town and Masinga Town. RC El Cajon Sunset will partner with Paul Mue Foundation, Community Change Advocates and Manee Kenya.

Project Contact Person

District: 5340

Rotary Club of: El Cajon Sunset

Primary Contact: Richard Makau

Email: erafiki2003@aol.com

Project Status

Approved
This project is "Approved". This means that the district leadership has reviewed and approved the allocation of district funds for this project. Once the funds from the district have been issued, the status of the project will be changed to "Paid".

Project listed for the 2024-25 Rotary Year.

Proposed Financing

Existing Contributions Towards This Project

Date

Cash

DDF

Total

El Cajon Sunset (5340)

28-Jul-24

$1,000

$1,000

$2,000

Total

$1,000

$1,000

$2,000

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History Log Entries

28-Jul-24

by Richard Makau

System Entry: Creation of project page.

31-Jul-24

by Richard Makau

System Entry: Project sent for club signatures.

31-Jul-24

by Richard Makau

System Entry: Project signed by Richard Makau.

12-Sep-24

by Alan Turner

System Entry: Project approved by the District Approval Committee.

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