Many rural areas of Kenya have inadequate health facilities. In Laikipia, health centers are often few and far between and lack the appropriate medical supplies to provide proper health care to the local populations.

The Ol Pejeta Conservancy works with the Kenya Ministry of Health to improve current health facilities and develop new health related initiatives. Below are some of the projects we have been involved in:

Marura Dispensary: Refurbishment of the dispensary Supply of medical drugs (between 2002 and 2005) Financed the construction of a house for the doctor Construction of toilets Water tanks for roof catchment Supported a child with medical complications to undergo expensive surgery

Withare Dispensary:

• In conjunction with the Constituency Development Fund, new dispensary is near completion

Nanyuki District Hospital and Cottage Hospital: Received medical supplies and equipments worth Ksh 16 million (US$ 246,000) through the Ol Pejeta Conservancy from the Canada Rotary Club

Other Health Support:

• Communities to the North of the conservancy are provided with access to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy Kamok dispensary

Future Plans:

• Support the establishment of more rural health facilities
• Providing mobile clinic services
• Establish a health facility near Ngare Nyiro village

If you would like to support Ol Pejeta Conservancy's Community Development Programmes, you can donate directly online or contact us at community@olpejetaconservancy.org.