Twenty counties are set to receive a donation of cryogenic equipment from the National Council of Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD).
The donation by the council, which comes as a result of collaboration with other stakeholders, marks a great milestone in the fight against skin cancer for Persons with Albinism (PWAs).
Speaking in Trans Nzoia County during the handover of the equipment to the management of Kitale Sub County Hospital, Senior Disability Officer in charge of Rehabilitation and Habitation at NCPWD Alex Munyere hailed the significance of the initiative, saying that it will greatly enhance access to vital in-office procedures used for the treatment and prevention of skin cancer, a critical concern for persons with albinism.
Besides the provision of medical services related to skin and eye treatment, Munyere added that the equipment will also help improve access to dermatological services for persons with Albinism by availing free dermatological services. "The distribution of this equipment is a testament to the Council's ongoing commitment to ensuring that all persons with disabilities live a decent and dignified life," he said, adding that it aligns with the government's programme on access to quality healthcare as a fundamental right.
