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How a free Nairobi medical camp exposed Kenya's reproductive health crisis

A nurse checks a patient's blood pressure during the free medical camp at AAR Hospital in Nairobi on September 6, 2025. [Courtesy]

High consultations at a recent free medical camp in Nairobi suggest a significant reproductive health burden, highlighting a strong public demand for accessible and affordable care.

Nearly two-thirds of the women who attended the camp at AAR Hospital on September 6 consulted gynecologists, according to data released Tuesday, underscoring that reproductive health services are a top concern for women in the country.

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