Healthcare Outreach Programme

Play a key role in providing vital
care in rural Kenya

Join us in playing a key role in providing vital care to those that usually have no access to medical treatment, using your skills to help run free community clinics, offering consultations, treatments, medication and testing for a whole range of conditions.  You will be working alongside Kenyan medical practitioners and fellow healthcare professionals which will give you the opportunity to interact and share knowledge and skills.

Healthcare Outreach Programme in 7 rural Kenya Locations

7 Different Locations

Offer medical support and treatment at 7 different locations in Msambweni, rural Kenya, and bring joy to families, women and children in need.

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Health Education

Offer skin hygiene and dental health education to local school children.

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Supporting Local Medical Services

Work in local medical facilities, help and support issuing medical services during clinic healthcare outreach days.

Dates:

Upcoming Travel Dates: Coming Soon

(Exact departure date is flight dependent)

Location: TBC

Having run the HCO to Kenya successfully for a number of years, we’re assessing how we can best approach the same concept in other regions that we have a constant presence in. So we don’t currently have any set departures, but please watch this space!

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Your expedition cost covers the incredible clinical project work you’ll be taking part in, as well as support you’ll receive in the lead up to, and during, your expedition.

Don’t forget you’ll also need your vaccinations, visas, kit and some spending money.  Always check the Foreign Travel Advice on latest entry requirements for Kenya.

Note: Flights and travel insurance are excluded.

  • All meals in camp
  • Unlimited drinking water
  • All accommodation mentioned in the itinerary
  • Transfers in private vehicles
  • Project costs and management
  • 24 hour support throughout expedition
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Kenya Healthcare Outreach Programme

Our itineraries are carefully designed by our country experts to give you the perfect balance of clinic and downtime.
You’ll also have plenty of time to interact with the local community and absorb your new surroundings as you learn about local culture and customs.
Please note this itinerary is for example purposes only and is subject to change.

Day Activities More details
Day 1 Arrive in Mombasa You’ll be met on arrival at Mombasa Airport by a member of the Camp Kenya team who will transfer you to our charming Camp Muhaka. You will have an orientation of your new home, meet the local community and receive a programme overview.
Day 2 Visit Clinic Locations Today you will visit the clinic locations, local dispensaries and hospitals with a view to establishing a plan for the clinic arrangements. You’ll spend the afternoon getting to know your team and allocating jobs for everyone in the group.
Day 3 Workshops Workshops with local medical volunteers and NGOs. Your team will be split into small groups and mixed with local medical professionals, giving you the opportunity to discuss and share knowledge about local tropical diseases and problems facing the community. This will provide you with a better overview of the common ailments you can expect to see in the field during clinic days.
Day 4-5 Medical Clinics You will be involved in setting up your clinics before spending two days delivering free healthcare services within the community, a challenging but truly rewarding experience. You will also be involved in raising vital awareness on key issues for local youth groups, and set up a sexual health workshop to deliver advice and answer questions from the community
Day 6 Rest Day Today is a rest day! We will take you down to the stunning Diani beach where you can relax, shop and take in the surroundings.
Day 7-8 Departure Get stuck back into medical clinics and educational workshops.
Day 9 Beach Day Another chance to relax and enjoy the beautiful white sands of Diani.
You’ll also have the chance to book one of the many adventure activities available, such as scuba diving, snorkelling, dolphin spotting and kite surfing.
Day 10-11 Medical Clinics Two further days of medical clinics and educational workshops.
Day 12 Clinic wrap-up & cultural exchange Today you will have some time to reflect on the clinic sessions and discuss all feedback with your group. You will also spend time exploring relevant issues with the local medical staff, with an opportunity to present ideas for future clinics.
In the afternoon you can learn more about the local culture with an opportunity to cook traditional foods, learn how to weave makuti (palm leaves), visit a witchdoctor and buy souvenirs for friends and relatives if you would like to.
Day 13 Beach Day A final chance to lie on the beach and relax before you head home.
If you’re up for some more adventure, you can extend your trip and head on a safari in the incredible Tsavo National Park. Let us know if you’d like to add this top-up and we can arrange this for you.
Day 14 Departure Say farewell to the community – it won’t be easy! We will transfer you back to Mombasa Airport for your flight home.

Providing treatment to over 27,000 people

Launched in 2011 with the help of an inspirational travel nurse, this hugely successful programme has so far delivered essential medical care and treatments to over 27,000 people living below the poverty line in rural Kenya.

View our video to see all the amazing achievements from the Healthcare Outreach programme in 2019 – which included treating 1,552 patients across 7 locations in rural Kenya!

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Kenya Healthcare Outreach Programme 2019

Experience life in Camp Muhaka

Camp Muhaka is in the heart of the village and will quickly become your home away from home.

Location: 1.5-2 hours drive from Mombasa Airport
Accommodation style: Traditional bandas and tents
Bed Type: Comfy mattresses and bedding
Toilets: Modern toilets
Showers: Modern showers and sinks
Power: Mains electricity backed up by a generator (between 18:00 – 22:00). British 3 pin power sockets
Social area: Based right in the heart of the community and a short drive to the beach. Chill out zone with camp fire and pool table
Signature dish: Ugali & Rice

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To find out more about the trip, inclusions and prices please register for more information and one of our expert regional coordinators will get in touch.

We would love for you to join us on this amazing experience!

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