The Mairura Family Foundation will expand its mobile outreach program to deliver free orthopedic care and treatment for other common, treatable conditions to underserved populations in rural Kisii, Kenya. The project will provide orthopedic consultations, surgical interventions (such as correction of deformities, treatment of fractures, and joint procedures), and follow-up care through scheduled mobile clinics and partner facilities.
The primary beneficiaries of this project are individuals in rural Kisii, Kenya, suffering from untreated or poorly managed orthopedic conditions. These include patients with musculoskeletal injuries, congenital deformities, fractures, joint complications, and chronic mobility issues—many of whom have lived with pain and disability for years due to lack of access to specialized care. his population was chosen because orthopedic services are severely limited in rural Kenya. Most patients cannot afford treatment or travel to distant hospitals for surgery. As a result, many continue to live with preventable disabilities that impact their ability to work, attend school, or care for their families.
The project is expected to significantly improve mobility, quality of life, and independence for over 300 orthopedic patients in rural Kisii, Kenya by providing timely diagnosis, surgical intervention, and follow-up care. Many of these individuals will regain the ability to walk, work, attend school, or care for their families—transforming not only their physical health but their economic and social wellbeing
The outreach involved conducting medical camps, offering free consultations, diagnostic services, and minor procedures. Health education sessions were also organized, focusing on preventive care, and chronic disease management. Mobile clinics extended services to rural and hard-to-reach areas, ensuring access for underserved populations. There are a total of 3,164 patients received free medical care and education. Many chronic conditions were identified early and referred for continued care. Patients expressed gratitude, with many receiving specialized care for the first time including 37 patients who underwent major orthopedic surgical procedures including total hip replacements, total knee replacements, upper extremity surgeries.
