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Barrack Adagi
Barrack Adagi
Barack is one of two nurses at the Siala Kaduol Medical Clinic, where he was volunteering as the government only employs one nurse despite the clinic’s heavy workload. Working without essential tools like a stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, and band-aids, he consistently goes above and beyond in his role. With a big heart and an unwavering commitment, he does whatever it takes to ensure that people in his community and the nearby areas receive the care they need.
OAM currently covers his monthly stipend to ensure the clinic remains open, staffed, and continues to serve Siala Kaduol and the surrounding villages.
Healthcare in Kenya
Despite socialized medicine, most Kenyas are without access to proper medical care. Most are too poor to afford the fee to buy into the government health insurance and government clinics remain understaffed and without resources.
Facts:
Population: 57.5 Million
44 Tribes: We currently work with the Luo tribe in Siala Kaduol and Pokot tribe in West Pokot.
Governement spends 4.2% on healthcare which is below WHO's recommendation of 5% (US spends 18%)
Only 25% have health insurance
Approximately 40% live below the poverty line
The government clinic in Siala. The clinic is understaffed with one paid nurse and one secretary. When the staff is on vacation, attending training, or assigned to other government duties, the clinic either closes or operates with volunteers. Due to the shortage of staff and supplies, many clinics in surrounding villages have shut down, causing large numbers of people to travel long distances to Siala in search of more reliable healthcare. The limited supplies sent by the government often cannot meet the demand, leading to shortages. The government provides malaria tests and treatments as this is a high risk malaria zone. They provide some family planning (birth control) and prenatal care along with childhood vaccinations. They also treat HIV. Prior to OAM's assistance in 2024, there was no running water and limited electricity in the facility. In 2020 the government built a maternity building but did not staff or supply the facility so it remains locked and unused. As a result, women must travel 30 minutes to an hour to give birth at another clinic. Many still give birth at home, where there is no running water, contributing to a high maternal mortality rate.
In September 2024, OAM provided temporary support to the government clinic by delivering medical supplies, repairing the water and electricity systems, and supplying a few months’ worth of medications. This assistance is a short-term solution until we can establish our own private healthcare facility.
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