By JOSEPH WANGUIMore by this AuthorMore than 500 people suffering from non-communicable diseases in Kirinyaga have benefited from free treatment sponsored by county government. Patients were treated for diabetes, cancer, asthma, chronic kidney disease and high blood pressure. DRUGSDuring the activity conducted at Kerugoya stadium on Thursday, the patients were also given free drugs. With regards to health hazards posed by flooding, County Executive Committee member for Health services Agnes Gachoki said mitigation efforts are already in place. "We have distributed blankets and water treatment tabs to ensure our people are safe during this rainy season," she said.

Source: Daily Nation May 24, 2018 14:37 UTC