Friday, 24 July 2026(NAIROBI)__The State Department for Diaspora Affairs held the closing session of the 2026 Diaspora-led Urology, Oncology and Cardiovascular Medical Camp held at the at the Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH).
The session marked the culmination of a week-long initiative that brought together leading medical specialists and Kenyan healthcare professionals.
Led by Ambassador Isaiya Kabira, Secretary for Diaspora Investments, Skills and Entrepreneurship, representing Principal Secretary, Ms. Roseline K. Njogu, the session drew the delegation led by Kenyan Diaspora, Mr. Frederick O. Bw'Ombongi, MHA, FACHE. This provided a platform for both teams to take stock of the camp's outcomes, exchange experiences, and address operational challenges encountered during the intensive week of service delivery.
Participants highlighted several landmark achievements, including the successful provision of advanced urology, cardiovascular, and oncology services. Beyond direct patient care, the camp emphasized capacity building through clinical mentorship, multidisciplinary case discussions, and High Reliability Organization (HRO) training — initiatives that have significantly bolstered the skills of Kenyan healthcare workers while expanding access to specialized treatment for local patients.
Looking ahead, stakeholders explored concrete avenues to deepen the collaboration. Proposed next steps include the establishment of medical fellowship programmes, enhanced Tumor Board partnerships, expanded HRO training initiatives, and the mobilization of critical medical equipment and supplies.
The discussions reaffirmed a shared commitment among the State Department for Diaspora Affairs and KUTRRH to sustain and scale diaspora-led skills and knowledge transfer.
Earlier, the State Department and the visiting American team held a consultative engagement with representatives from the Meru County Government, spanning various healthcare sectors. The Meru delegation presented an overview of the county's cancer burden, outlining current interventions, persistent challenges, and priority areas in desperate need of support.
The dialogue opened the door to potential future cooperation, including strengthening oncology services in Meru, establishing a comprehensive cancer care centre, ramping up capacity building and specialist training, and forging sustainable partnerships to advance cancer research, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment across the region.
The 2026 medical camp stands as a testament to the growing role of the Kenyan diaspora in bridging global medical expertise with local healthcare needs.