The Principal Secretary (PS), State Department of Medical Services, Harry Kimtai, has emphasized the critical role of trees in enhancing public health.
Speaking during a tree-planting exercise at Yokot Dam in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kimtai stressed the direct link between environmental conservation and improved health standards.
The PS underscored the health benefits of trees, urging residents to plant more, including fruit-bearing trees that would contribute to better nutrition. "Fruits harvested from these trees will help boost the health of our people.
Trees also improve air quality and provide shade, reducing cases of heat-related illnesses," Kimtai noted.
