Kenyans to get free treatment for cleft lip

A woman admires her new look after corrective surgery for cleft lip and palate on May 13, 2011. Many patients rely on free medical camps. PHOTO| FILE | NATION

A woman admires her new look after corrective surgery for cleft lip and palate on May 13, 2011. Many patients rely on free medical camps. PHOTO| FILE | NATION

 

By David Muchui

Reporter, Nation Media Group

The government has committed to eradicate neglected surgical diseases and neglected tropical diseases by 2030 through registration of patients and free treatment.

Speaking in Meru during the launch of an initiative to map and register patients with neglected surgical diseases such as cleft lip and palate, Health Cabinet Secretary Sicily Kariuki said that the Ministry of Health would support counties in eliminating the conditions.

This will involve door-to-door mapping and registration of patients for free corrective surgery.

Phase One of the programme kicks off in Meru.