A community support group has emphasised the need for promoting the health of elderly widowers in Lake Victoria islands in Homa Bay county.
The organisation dubbed Widowers Health and Empowerment Support Service noted that sensitisation on health matters was required for elderly widowers to improve their personal hygiene.
Director of the program Samuel Okombo said a survey conducted by the organisation revealed that many elderly widowers were unable to access healthcare due to a shortage of facilities and remoteness of islands.
He said that most islands in Lake Victoria were detached from healthcare facilities and inhabitants had difficulties accessing healthcare.
