The British Army Training Unit in Kenya (BATUK) held a media day to highlight their six-week long medical training camps in Laikipia County. Over 150 women received cervical cancer screenings, with four testing positive and one referred for further treatment. Guests including the UK High Commissioner and Laikipia Governor toured the camp and witnessed free medical services including consultations, dental care, and immunizations provided to residents of the local IDP camp. All parties commended the collaboration between the UK and Kenyan governments in improving healthcare access for the local community.

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BRITISH ARMYTRAINING UNIT IN KENYA (BATUK) MEDIA DAY
To culminate their six-week long medical training camps in the regions of Laikipia, Samburu and Nanyuki, the British ArmyTrain-
ing Unit in Kenya (BATUK) invited the media, members of the public and partners involved in the process to highlight the exercise. For the
6th year running, PS Kenya was at hand to assist the BritishArmy in this program, which would see Kenyans in Shalom IDP camp in Laikipia
County receive free medical services.
This year however, the medical camp would be witnessed by the UK High Commissioner, His Excellency Nic Hailey and the Laiki-
pia Governor, Joshua Irungu.The British Army carried out an array of services from consultations to dental services while PS Kenya carried
out a cancer screening service.The Ministry of Health was also providing immunization services for measles and Rubella.
The cervical cancer screening took place under PS Kenya’s social franchise, theTunza Health Network and at the end of the medical camp,
153 ladies had been screened, four of whom were found to be positive and were treated immediately using cryotherapy, while one patient
was referred to Nyeri County Hospital.
The British Soldiers explain the various processes involved during the BATUK medical training camps to the visitors, High
Commissioner, Nic Hailey, PS Kenya Director, SylviaWamuhu and Laikipia Governor, Joshua Irungu.
The guests were given a detailed tour as theArmyTeam Leader pointed out the different functions and processes being undertaken
at the camp.The tour ended with a tree planting ceremony.
High Commissioner Nic Hailey lauded the locals for turning up in large numbers to receive health care services. “It is my great
pleasure to be part of this auspicious occasion and I hope that this will be a result of the continuous fruitful partnership between the United
Kingdom and Kenya, I would also like to appreciate the local leaders who are present especially the Governor, as it only articulates the
importance of such events,” he said.
Left: PS Kenya Director, Partnerships and Outreach, SylviaWamuhu planting a tree at the Media Day.
Right: PS Kenya Director, Partnerships and Outreach, SylviaWamuhu addressing the audience at the same event.

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PS Kenya Director for Partnerships andOutreach, SylviaWamuhu conveyed her pride in the partnership that has existed between the local
government and BATUK and assured them of continued support from PS Kenya throughout the interaction. “Accessing quality healthcare services
is a challenge and I am glad that residents of Laikipia have been beneficiaries of this noble initiative. I appreciate the
efforts of all who made this day a success and more importantly the Laikipia residents who turned up in large numbers to ensure they wouldn’t be
left out,” she added.
Laikipia Governor, Joshua Irungu also expressed his joy at the huge turnout of his constituents to the event. “I am grateful for the UK gov-
ernment, British soldiers and PS Kenya who have worked hard to ensure this day was possible. It is important that we do not take these opportunities
for granted as other counties can only hear about such events. I am humbled to be associated with this exercise and I can only reiterate that this
initiative continue for as long as possible for the good of the Shalom residents,” he said.
After the speeches it was back to offering medical services to the residents of Shalom.
Left: A child recieved the Measles and Rubella vaccine which was among the services being offered at the camp.
Right: Ps Kenya Staff, Bessy Mwebia prepares to perform a cervical cancer screening on a patient during the BATUK Media camp
Left: UK High Commissioner, Nic Hailey addresses the audience during the event
Right: A British Army soldier describes the treatment process to the Laikipia Governor and the UK High Commissioner
Left: A section of the guests listen during the presentations
Right:The UK High Commissioner and the Laikipia Governor listen to their guide during the tour round the facility