Bamburi Cement Plc organized a free medical camp at Ng’ombeni Primary School in Kwale County, with the outreach targeting more than 1,000 residents through a range of essential healthcare services.
The initiative, led by the company’s Mombasa plant, aimed to improve access to essential healthcare services while promoting preventive health practices among local communities.
Residents received a wide range of free medical services, including general consultations and treatment, breast, cervical and prostate cancer screening.
In addition, the outreach offered eye and ear clinics, well-baby services, family planning, tuberculosis (TB) and HIV screening, dermatology consultations, as well as blood donation services.
Speaking during the medical outreach, a Bamburi Cement representative described the initiative as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to improve healthcare access and support the well-being of communities where it operates.
“At Bamburi Cement, we believe that healthy communities are the foundation of sustainable development. Through partnerships with healthcare providers and government institutions, we are helping improve access to quality healthcare while supporting preventive health initiatives that have a lasting impact on people’s lives.”
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Government Commends Bamburi Cement Community Health Initiative
Deputy government spokesperson Hon. Mwanaisha Chidzuga, who attended the outreach, commended Bamburi Cement for its continued investment in improving access to healthcare in Kwale County.
The community members also welcomed the return of the medical camp, noting the support it provided for the management of chronic conditions such as hypertension and diabetes.
Part of a Broader Community Health Commitment
The medical camp marked the company’s second community medical outreach programme in Kenya’s Coastal Region.
It reflects the company’s continued investment in improving the well-being of communities where it operates.
Additionally, the initiative forms part of its broader sustainability agenda, which focuses on improving livelihoods, promoting health and safety, and fostering resilient communities.
To support the outreach, Bamburi Cement partnered with the Kwale County Public Health Department, Kenya Navy, Equity Afia Hospital, Kenya Red Cross and Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital.
Together, the partners combined public and private sector expertise to deliver comprehensive healthcare services.
