The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), in partnership with Medical Missions Africa (MeMA), has conducted a humanitarian outreach in Napeitom, Turkana County, providing healthcare services and other forms of assistance to local residents.
The initiative was carried out under Operation Maliza Uhalifu (OMU) as part of ongoing Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) activities aimed at strengthening community resilience, improving livelihoods and promoting sustainable peace in pastoral regions.
The joint medical team, comprising KDF leaders and personnel alongside MeMA representatives led by Madam Lucy, provided essential healthcare services to residents, including treatment for children and cancer screening for both men and women.
The medical outreach sought to address gaps in healthcare access, particularly among communities facing geographical and other barriers that limit access to essential medical services.
The initiative also highlighted the importance of integrating healthcare, educational support and livestock protection into security and humanitarian interventions in pastoral communities.
According to the initiative’s objectives, sustainable peace requires more than restoring security, with access to healthcare, education, protection of livelihoods and economic opportunities playing a critical role in promoting peaceful coexistence.
Through Operation Maliza Uhalifu, KDF continues to undertake Civil-Military Cooperation activities aimed at supporting communities and strengthening relations between security agencies and local residents.
The partnership with MeMA demonstrates the role of collaboration between military institutions and humanitarian organisations in addressing community needs while supporting long-term stability in areas affected by insecurity and other socio-economic challenges.
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