Isiolo pushes for inclusive healthcare as women and girls with disabilities demand better services

At the home of mama Muturi with Sister Winfred Nganya and well wishers visitors,21 year- old Elloise Muturi is among the five siblings living as a PWD under the care of their mothers.[FILE,Standard]

Women and girls living with disabilities in Isiolo County continue to face major barriers in accessing essential services, particularly medical and reproductive healthcare. While challenges vary across different disability groups, the deaf community remains among the most affected.

Despite Kenyan Sign Language (KSL) being recognised as the country’s third official language, many health professionals still lack the skills needed to communicate effectively with deaf patients.