At least 20 patients suffering from hearing and ear-related conditions have successfully undergone specialised ear surgeries at Kajiado County Referral Hospital (KCRH).
The procedures were carried out during a three-day ear surgery camp organised by Kajiado County in partnership with Kenyatta National Hospital and Operation Ear Drop.
Kajiado Chief Officer for Medical Services, Julius Marao, lauded the collaboration, noting that the initiative was aimed at providing much-needed specialised care to patients with ear and hearing complications.
KCRH Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Resident Surgeon, Dr Ben Larpei, revealed that more than 60 patients had been screened over the past two months, with 20 qualifying for surgery.
“This was the first-ever ENT camp at the facility, but we are working towards building capacity and creating awareness within the local community. We now have a resident ENT specialist and will continue conducting screenings during our weekly clinic days,” said Dr. Larpei.
The hospital’s Medical Superintendent, Fred Ayani, emphasised that the facility has the capacity to handle a wide range of ear conditions. He encouraged patients experiencing ear problems to attend the hospital’s ENT clinics held every Tuesday.
“During the screening process, we discovered that many people are living with untreated ear conditions. We urge them to visit our ENT clinics for assessment and treatment,” he said.
Ayani further called on members of the public to register with the Social Health Authority (SHA), noting that the scheme proved highly beneficial as it fully covered the cost of the surgeries conducted during the camp.
By Diana Meneto
