Children are the most affected population by ear infections according to an ongoing screening exercise for ear, nose, and throat (ENT) issues in Elgeyo Marakwet County.
The Executive Committee Member for Health (CEC), Monica Rotich, confirmed that a significant number of children in the county had been screened and some had already undergone surgery. "Most of the cases we have encountered are affecting children," Rotich stated. "The surgeries for those who were scheduled have already been conducted, but we still have about 60 more patients in need of surgical intervention." However, Rotich noted that not all the patients would receive treatment during this round due to limited time and resources.
She, however, assured the residents that the county government had engaged an ENT specialist from neighbouring Baringo County to continue handling the cases as they await the arrival of more doctors.
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