Mater targets Sh150m in 2026 Heart Run to bridge paediatric cardiac care gap
NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 23 - Mater Misericordiae Hospital is seeking to raise Sh150 million to fund life-saving treatment for children with heart conditions Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Mater Misericordiae Hospital is aiming to raise Sh150 million through its annual Heart Run fundraiser on May 23, 2026, to address a critical gap in paediatric cardiac care.
- The fundraiser targets 450 children currently on the hospital's waiting list for life-saving heart surgeries.
- Key initiative by Mater Misericordiae Hospital, spearheaded by Chief Executive Mary Ngui and Director of Medical Services and Strategy Kevin Rombosi.
- Funds will support surgeries, outreach medical camps for early diagnosis, and specialized training for local medical professionals, with the event expanding to 11 counties.
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