Kilifi County, Kenya – Thousands of residents from Kilifi County and neighbouring regions received free medical attention during the annual medical camp hosted by Mabati Rolling Mills (MRM) and the Safal MRM Foundation at the company’s Mariakani headquarters.
The one-day exercise brought together medical professionals, community health partners, and volunteers in a coordinated effort to deliver comprehensive healthcare services to underserved communities. More than 2,000 people received medical consultations and treatment.
The camp offered a range of services including general medical check-ups, dental services, pediatric care, Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) consultations, cancer screening, and a free pharmacy. A major highlight of this year’s camp was a robust optical program that included free eye examinations, reading glasses distribution, and cataract surgeries.
Over 40 patients were successfully booked for cataract surgeries, expected to significantly improve their quality of life. Two patients requiring advanced care were referred to Mariakani Level 4 Hospital for further treatment.
“This is part of our broader commitment to community health and wellbeing, which remains one of the key pillars of the Safal MRM Foundation. We are proud to make a real impact here in Mariakani,” said MRM CEO Albert Sigei.
As part of its continued support for eye health, the company also donated KSh 650,000 to the Lions Club of Mombasa Pwani to facilitate specialized care and cataract surgeries for needy patients.
This year’s camp welcomed new partners from the Kenya Haemophilia Association Unit stationed at Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital. Led by project coordinator Beatrice Mwangi and nurse Susan Wachuka, the team conducted awareness sessions to dispel myths about haemophilia and encourage early diagnosis and treatment.
“Our goal as the Foundation is to improve the quality of life for Kenyans. We invite more partners to join us in empowering livelihoods and building healthier communities,” said Safal MRM Foundation Head, Siprosa Rabach.
The Foundation’s social impact programs are anchored on four focus areas: health, education, shelter, and environmental conservation.
Residents who benefitted from the free services lauded the initiative and urged for more frequent medical camps, especially in rural and marginalized areas where access to specialized healthcare remains limited.
Eye health remains a pressing challenge across Sub-Saharan Africa, which has the highest age-standardized prevalence of blindness globally. Studies show that nearly 70 to 80 percent of vision loss cases in the region are preventable or treatable. Limited access to medical screenings and surgical interventions continues to leave millions at risk.
Initiatives such as the Safal MRM Medical Camp are therefore seen as vital steps toward bridging the healthcare access gap and restoring quality of life for vulnerable communities.
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