INFOSPOT 9th June 2016 Issue No. 34

BRITISH ARMY TRAINING UNIT IN KENYA (BATUK) MEDIA DAY

To culminate their six-week long medical training camps in the regions of Laikipia, Samburu and Nanyuki, the British Army Train-ing Unit in Kenya (BATUK) invited the media, members of the public and partners involved in the process to highlight the exercise. For the 6th year running, PS Kenya was at hand to assist the British Army in this program, which would see Kenyans in Shalom IDP camp in Laikipia County receive free medical services.

This year however, the medical camp would be witnessed by the UK High Commissioner, His Excellency Nic Hailey and the Laiki-pia Governor, Joshua Irungu. The British Army carried out an array of services from consultations to dental services while PS Kenya carried out a cancer screening service. The Ministry of Health was also providing immunization services for measles and Rubella. The cervical cancer screening took place under PS Kenya’s social franchise, the Tunza Health Network and at the end of the medical camp, 153 ladies had been screened, four of whom were found to be positive and were treated immediately using cryotherapy, while one patient was referred to Nyeri County Hospital.

The British Soldiers explain the various processes involved during the BATUK medical training camps to the visitors, High Commissioner, Nic Hailey, PS Kenya Director, Sylvia Wamuhu and Laikipia Governor, Joshua Irungu.

TheguestsweregivenadetailedtourastheArmyTeamLeaderpointedoutthedifferentfunctionsandprocessesbeingundertakenat the camp. The tour ended with a tree planting ceremony.

High Commissioner Nic Hailey lauded the locals for turning up in large numbers to receive health care services. “It is my great pleasure to be part of this auspicious occasion and I hope that this will be a result of the continuous fruitful partnership between the United Kingdom and Kenya, I would also like to appreciate the local leaders who are present especially the Governor, as it only articulates the importance of such events,” he said.

Left: PS Kenya Director, Partnerships and Outreach, Sylvia Wamuhu planting a tree at the Media Day.Right: PS Kenya Director, Partnerships and Outreach, Sylvia Wamuhu addressing the audience at the same event.

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PS Kenya Director for Partnerships and Outreach, Sylvia Wamuhu conveyed her pride in the partnership that has existed between the local government and BATUK and assured them of continued support from PS Kenya throughout the interaction. “Accessing quality healthcare services isachallengeandIamgladthatresidentsofLaikipiahavebeenbeneficiariesofthisnobleinitiative.IappreciatetheeffortsofallwhomadethisdayasuccessandmoreimportantlytheLaikipiaresidentswhoturnedupinlargenumberstoensuretheywouldn’tbeleft out,” she added.

Laikipia Governor, Joshua Irungu also expressed his joy at the huge turnout of his constituents to the event. “I am grateful for the UK gov-ernment, British soldiers and PS Kenya who have worked hard to ensure this day was possible. It is important that we do not take these opportunities for granted as other counties can only hear about such events. I am humbled to be associated with this exercise and I can only reiterate that this initiative continue for as long as possible for the good of the Shalom residents,” he said.

AfterthespeechesitwasbacktoofferingmedicalservicestotheresidentsofShalom.

Left: A child recieved the Measles and Rubella vaccine which was among the services being offered at the camp.Right: Ps Kenya Staff, Bessy Mwebia prepares to perform a cervical cancer screening on a patient during the BATUK Media camp

Left: UK High Commissioner, Nic Hailey addresses the audience during the eventRight: A British Army soldier describes the treatment process to the Laikipia Governor and the UK High Commissioner

Left: A section of the guests listen during the presentations Right: The UK High Commissioner and the Laikipia Governor listen to their guide during the tour round the facility