BENEFICIARIES CELEBRATE AS UHC ROLLOUT INTENSIFIES

Residents across Makueni County turned out in large numbers on Wednesday for the second day of the ongoing mass registration for the Makueni Universal Health Coverage (UHC) programme.

In Nduumo Village, Mercy Wavinya, who is physically challenged, joined other residents of Kilili.

For much of her life, Wavinya has faced persistent hardships, particularly in meeting medical expenses, a burden made heavier by the fact that her children are also living with disabilities.

She explained that frequent hospital visits and the need for specialized care have repeatedly pushed the family’s limited resources to the brink.

Overjoyed after being enrolled as a beneficiary, Wavinya described the programme as a lifeline for families grappling with the hidden strain of healthcare costs.

She noted that beneficiaries will no longer be forced to choose between buying food and seeking treatment.