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Relief as foundation comes to the rescue of Kilifi's elderly

Khairat Medical Foundation personnel attending to the elderly during a medical visit at Mrima wa Ndege in Ganze, Kilifi County. [File, Standard]

The elderly in Kilifi County have received medical care after years of suffering in silence following neglect by family members and grinding poverty.

Most of the elders have been grappling with diabetes, high blood pressure, chest pain and sore throats, stomach disorders and arthritis among other ailments.

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