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June 23, 2025
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Medical outreach program brings services to women and children in Baringo

Medical outreach program brings services to women and children in Baringo

The latest beneficiaries are Tiaty East and Tiaty West Sub-Counties where women walk tens of miles through rough and insecure terrains to the nearest health centers. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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A new medical outreach program by Dandelion Africa has started bringing essential health services to women and children in the challenging terrains of Baringo County.

  • Women in Tiaty East and Tiaty West Sub-Counties are often forced to walk tens of miles to reach health centers, contributing to high rates of maternal and neonatal deaths.
  • Robert Lengilip, a Community Health Promoter, emphasized the program's goal to reduce maternal mortality and improve child vaccination rates.
  • The outreach includes mobile units, referred to as Back-Pack-Nurses, equipped with necessary vaccines and supplements, and aims to educate women on wellness and nutrition.

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