Providing Basic Healthcare Services to the Maasai People
MISSION
Merrueshi Village Clinic is providing basic healthcare services to nearly 5,000 Maasai residents of Merrueshi and the surrounding communities. Merrueshi Village Clinic makes sure that beneficiaries receive acute and emergency medical services at the most reasonable cost in the local area. The clinic emphasizes on health education, prevention, treatment, vaccination, and nutrition education for mothers and their children.
OBJECTIVES
• Make basic health care services available for the Maasai pastoralists in Merrueshi and surrounding villages
• Save mothers and their children from common and preventable diseases
• Improve health care needs for the entire community
Facilities
Merrushi Health Center is a well-equipped Clinic that provides a range of essential facilities to ensure quality healthcare services for patients and support the medical staff in their daily operations. From administrative offices that handle hospital management to specialized units that cater to patient needs, each facility plays a crucial role in delivering efficient and compassionate care. Key departments such as the laboratory, pharmacy, and inpatient unit work together to diagnose, treat, and monitor patients, while counseling centers provide vital support for individuals facing health challenges. Additionally, staff housing ensures that medical personnel are readily available, enhancing overall hospital efficiency. Here are some of the important facilities found in a hospital
Maternity Center
Administration room
A dispensing pharmacy
Laboratory facility
In-patient unit for seriously ill patients
Staff housing
Voluntary counseling and testing center for HIV/ Aids
Two exam rooms
Sustainability
Each villager is charged a small fee per medicine prescribed. The fee is used to buy much-needed supplies of drugs to restock the clinic. Otherwise, Maasai Association funds general operation such as staff salaries and equipment through the support from well-wishers and partners for health.
Management
Merrueshi Village Clinic is managed by Maasai Association together with a committee comprised of villagers.
The clinic has partnered with community and health organizations in Kenya and is making sure that all patients receive the best services within its capacity. The clinic acknowledges community wellness practices and inspires the villagers to seek out help when the need arises. The clinic has reach out midwives and herbalists for their support.
Also, the clinic has been partnering with government hospitals and local NGO's such as African Medical Research Foundation (AMREF) for medical and training support.