Residents of Madehgesi in Dadaab Sub County have received a major boost to their access to medical services following the official opening of the newly built Madehgesi Dispensary by Governor Nathif Jama.
The facility is expected to significantly cut the long distances residents have had to travel to seek treatment, providing primary healthcare closer to home.
Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Governor Jama reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to delivering essential services to even the most remote communities.
He pledged to supply a generator to pump water from a recently completed borehole and to initiate talks with telecommunications provider Safaricom to install a telephone mast, ending years of unreliable network coverage in the area.
“We are committed to ensuring that even our most remote communities have access to healthcare, clean water, and reliable communication,” the Governor told residents.
The county boss noted that the investments form part of his election manifesto to expand health services, improve water supply, and connect underserved areas across the county.
Governor Jama was accompanied by Senator Abdul Haji, Lagdera MP Abdikadir Mohamed, Kenya’s Ambassador to Oman, local MCAs, and other dignitaries who lauded the project as a critical step toward improving the well-being of Madehgesi residents.
Healthcare access in Garissa County, particularly in remote areas like Madehgesi, has long been constrained by limited infrastructure, inadequate staffing, and vast distances between health facilities.
Many residents have had to rely on makeshift clinics or travel to larger towns for treatment, a challenge worsened during emergencies or outbreaks.
The county’s arid climate, coupled with recurrent droughts, has also compounded health challenges by increasing malnutrition rates and waterborne diseases.
The opening of the Madehgesi Dispensary marks a turning point for the community, promising improved maternal and child health services, treatment for common ailments, vaccination programs, and health education.
With the planned borehole water pump and enhanced communication, the facility’s capacity to deliver quality care is expected to grow further.