CELEBRATING WORLD KIDNEY DAY: STOWELINK PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY-LED SOLUTIONS AND KISUMU COUNTY GOVERNMENT FOR A SUCCESSFUL MEDICAL SCREENING EVENT

On March 9th, 2023, Stowelink joined hands with Community Led Solutions, the County Government of Kisumu, and other partners to celebrate World Kidney Day. This year’s theme was “Living Well with Kidney Disease”, which emphasizes the importance of early detection and intervention in managing kidney disease.

The event was a medical screening initiative that offered various screening services to the public, including blood pressure checks, urine tests, and kidney function tests. The screenings were carried out by medical professionals from the county government hospitals, institutions, and universities who volunteered their time and expertise to the cause.

The event also featured educational sessions that provided attendees with information about kidney health and disease prevention. Participants had the opportunity to learn about healthy lifestyle choices, such as diet and exercise, and how they can positively impact kidney health.

Stowelink continues to emphasize the importance of early detection and intervention in managing kidney disease. He encouraged attendees to take advantage of the screening services offered at the event and to make healthy lifestyle choices to reduce their risk of developing kidney disease.

The event was a success, with a large number of people coming out to participate in the screenings and learn about kidney health. The collaboration between Stowelink, Community Led Solutions, the County Government of Kisumu, and other partners highlights the importance of community-led initiatives in promoting public health.

Overall, the World Kidney Day celebrations were a great opportunity to raise awareness about kidney disease and the importance of early detection and intervention. Stowelink remains committed to promoting health and disease prevention in communities across Africa.

Published by Stephen Ogweno

a global health practitioner, NCD advocate and mHealth Innovator

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