Providing Basic Healthcare Services to the Maasai People

Medical Services

As an integrated health center, Merrueshi Village Health Center offers the following services.

  • Family practice

  • Maternity services

  • General medicine

  • Health education

  • Referral services 

Common and Serious Diseases and Illnesses

Considering the remoteness and lack of medical facilities in the area, it is difficult to provide accurate data on health problems in Merrueshi community. However, what is clear is that there are common illnesses such as:

  • Malnutrition in children

  • Eye, skin and scalp infections

  • Anemia in women (possibly due to malnutrition)

  • Upper respiratory infections

  • Malaria

  • Typhoid fever

  • Complications and death in women from childbirth, (possibly due to lack of adequate obstetric services)

The clinic has managed to tackle the following services

  • Treating common diseases including fever, malaria, joint pain, anemia, worm disease, eye, skin and scalp infections, respiratory disease

  • Introduced a well-balanced nutritional program for mothers and children with vitamin, protein and other nutritional deficiencies (this program is being implemented in partnership with Concern International)

  • Transportation for serious and emergency cases to the nearest district hospitals

  • The clinic have organized periodical and special visits for services such as pediatric, eye testing, and dental hygiene.

  • Provided regular health education through seminars

  • Brought immunization program for cholera, hepatitis, tetanus, Typhoid and yellow fever.

  • Expanded examination and vaccination program for children and their mothers

  • Worked in partnership with traditional midwives to ensure smooth baby deliveries and in-patient services and care for new mothers.

  • Trained several community health workers

Factors Influencing Health issues in Merrueshi Community.

  • Limited food supplies especially during drought

  • Livestock living with people attract disease-carrying fleas, ticks, and flies

Thank You for Your Support

We extend our deepest gratitude to our generous well-wishers. Without your support, the Maasai Foundation would not be able to provide essential education, health services, and resources to people in need. Your kindness and generosity are shaping brighter futures and empowering communities. Together, we are making a lasting impact—thank you for being part of this journey!