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iHope International Touches 5,000 Lives in Trans Nzoia County with Successful Free Medical Camp

iHOPE International CEO, Amy Pajnik, has again lead a powerful delegation of 27 leading world Surgeons and obstetrics and gynecology medics from Argentina, Europe and America on the first Trans Nzoia Medical camp that has been going on at the Kitale District and Mt. Elgon Hospitals.

Amy Pajnik, CEO, US based iHope International and Dr. Norma Rae, Obsgyn, Director of Women Health, New Jersey, USA and iHope International Medical Camp Director / *photo courtesy AlenMEDIA*

The Trans Nzoia County Free iHope International Medical Camp in Kitale, Kenya

The Medical Camp that was flagged off by Trans Nzoia Senator Hon. Allan Chesang in Kitale on Monday and attended by Trans Nzoia County leading Health Officials triggered a partnership that not only saw thousands treated but also the handing over of iHope International Medical supplies and equipment donation worth $450,000.

Team iHope International Trans Nzoia Medical Camp

Dr. Norma Rae and Dr. Monica (Pharmacist) performing a myomectomy surgery to save a bleeding woman who has been suffering for 13 years and couldn’t afford surgery / *photo courtesy iHope International*

‘We thank iHope International for supporting our County with supplies and equipment and bringing in specialist medics to help our people. We shall be forever grateful with this partnership going forward’ – Senator Allan Chesang, Trans Nzoia County.

Senator Allan Chesang with Team iHope International in Kitale, Trans Nzoia County / *photo courtesy iHope International*

‘We are pleased to come back and bring healing to the people of Trans Nzoia County. This time round we are fortunate to have World Renowned Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Dario Rodriguez Buzzon Cesar from Argentina and Dr. Norma Rae, US Obsgyn Consultant and Medical Camp Team Leader’ – Amy Pajnik, CEO iHope International.

The team of 27 medics who include Consultant Surgeons, General Surgeons, Pediatric Surgeons, internal medicine doctors, neo natal doctors, OBGYN, Anesthetic doctors and nurse specialist doctors have already conducted 57 successful surgeries and treated over 5,000 Kenyans from Trans Nzoia and it’s surrounding counties to date.

7 major surgeries were conducted yesterday with more 15 more expected to undergo life changing reconstructive surgeries today.

Leading the team of Obsgyns, who will also perform maternal deliveries and maternal child is Dr. Norma Rae, Obsgyn, Director of Women Health, New Jersey, USA, who has a passion for promoting women health in Africa.

‘We are glad to offer these life changing surgeries that will transform lives in Kenya’ – iHope International CEO Amy Pajnik.

Simon Walubengo from neighboring Bungoma County thanked the US doctors for helping him secure tumor free surgery for his granddaughter who has had the tumor on her face for 8 years. He was unable to get medical attention for her because of lack of funds.

Team iHope International when they donated medical supplies and equipment worth $400,000 to Usain Gishu County in November 2022 / *picture courtesy AlenMEDIA*

iHope International has conducted numerous medical camps in Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi and Uganda, performing over 2,000 successful major surgeries so far.

Each medical camp is supported by atleast 40 volunteer medics and iHope International staff

iHope International hopes to extend it’s Africa partnerships with the African Union, Governments and Private sector inorder to reach more people on the continent.

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US based iHope International Conducts Successful Trans Nzoia County Medical Camp

Following last year’s successful Uasin Gishu iHope International supported November 2022 Medical Camp, Trans Nzoia County is the beneficiary of the first camp this year.

US based iHope International has been camping in Kitale County’s District and Mt. Elgon Hospitals since Monday 20th February and has already conducted major surgeries on complicated facials, keloids and maternal child health consultancies that include child birth.

Leading the US European delegation of volunteer medics and top surgeons is US based Amy Pajnik, the CEO of iHope International.

The many Trans Nzoia residents who attended the Medical Camp / *photo courtesy iHope International*

Besides conducting the Medical Camp, iHope International has also donated to Trans Nzoia County government medical supplies and equipment worth $450,000.

World Renowned Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Dario Rodriguez Buzzon Cesar from Argentina at the Medical Camp / *photo courtesy iHope International*

Equipment includes surgical equipment and instruments, portable ultrasound machines, lab consumables, optic eye glasses, and general medication supplies.

The 7 day med camp comes to a close tomorrow .

iHope International is a US based non profit humanitarian organisation that provides free medical and healthcare services to needy communities around the world.

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IHOPE Twins Delivered Safely – MCH Free Med Camp in Uasin Gishu, Kenya

iHope Foundation Surgeons and Medics conducting a Free Medical Camp in Uasin Gishu county were excited to help 26 year old second time mother Margaret Wacera deliver her set of lovely twins – boys, delivered by Angela McDowell both New Jersey USA.

Nurse Angela McDowell with new mother Margaret Wacera / *courtesy AlenMedia*

The healthy boys weighing 2.2 and 2.8 kg respectively.

On hand to congratulate Mama Wacera was iHOPE Foundation Founder and CEO Amy Pajnik who gifted the new mum post natal medication and baby clothes and diapers.

Two other babies were delivered at the Burnt Forest District Hospital with a baby girl delivered via C Section.

‘iHope Foundation is bringing Hope to Humanity in Africa and the world. Our joy is to put a smile in the faces of every person who has experienced medical trauma’ – IHOPE Foundation CEO Amy Pajnik.

IHOPE Foundation CEO Amy Pajnik with happy patients / *courtesy AlenMedia*

The Medical Camp enters it’s 4th day today. 33 surgeries have been conducted so far with patients reaching over 1400 registering to see a doctor.

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IHOPE Medical Camp Continues Saving Lives in Kenya – Massive Lymphomas, Fibroids, Tumors Removed, Complex Plastic, Reconstructive Surgery Performed – [VIDEO]

IHOPE Free Medical Camp testimonials. IHOPE Foundation – bringing Hope to Humanity

The IHOPE Foundation Free Medical Camp, that begun Sunday 30th October in Uasin Gishu County, Eldoret continues to draw the attention of Kenyans from all walks of life in their hundreds, finding hope and solutions for their complex medical conditions.

The Free Medical Camp, supported by top flight medics from Europe and the USA, and in collaborative partnership with the Uasin Gishu County Government, has to date successfully performed 33 complex surgeries and medical procedures that include plastic and reconstructive surgeries, lymphoma and tumor removals, ceaserian sections, facial reconstruction and fibroid removals (hysterectomy).

To date more than 1,400 patients have gone through the Burnt Forest District gates seeking treatment. So far the Free Med Camp triage has handled upto 500 cases with the remaining 900 on waiting lists for today and tomorrow when the Med Camp officially ends.

Dr. Rae with Lymphoma patient Irene Mogire / *courtesy AlenMedia*

Patients have thanked iHOPE doctors and the Uasin Gishu government of Gov. Jonathan Bii for conducting the med camp and requested that more camps are conducted in future to save more lives.

IHOPE Foundation Free Camp Medical Team / *courtesy AlenMedia*

Leading the medics are iHOPE Foundation Founder and CEO Amy Pajnik and Med Camp Medical Director Dr. Norma Rae, the Director of Women Health, Obstetrics and Gynecologist, New Jersey in USA. The team also includes world renowned Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Surgeons Dr. Thomas Kempny from Czech Republic and Austria’s respected Dr. Victoria Koenig.

Dr. Murimi Helping Save Lives at Save-A-Life Kenya – [VIDEO]

Dr. Joseph Murimi, Founder Save A Life

So in my current communications specialist assignment, i bump into this extra ordinary gentleman – Dr. Joseph Murimi, Founder and Director Save A Life – at the ongoing US iHOPE Foundation sponsored one week Medical Camp in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya.

I admit I encounter and come across many many people in life’s journey, but very few truly impress me. The energy this man exuberates is simply infectious. In the midst of a difficult but successful Medical Camp, seeing all the trauma, pain, uncertainty, and hopelessness in the eyes of suffering men, women, children, this man’s faith in healing truly edifies my spirit!

Dr. Murimi, a former journalist turned medic, with a human touch, walks the length and breathe of Kenya, identifying people experiencing extreme medical conditions and cannot afford quality healthcare, and opening access for them to get free medical treatment.

A Save A Life patient from Nyanza who was enabled to travel to Uasin Gishu to attend the ongoing iHOPE Foundation Medical Camp / *courtesy AlenMedia*

His connection with iHOPE Foundation CEO Amy Pajnik has seen 10 needy Kenyans prepped to recieve life changing surgery at the ongoing Uasin Gishu Burnt Forest District Hospital Medical camp, that was graced and recieved the attention of Governor Jonathan Bii and his entire Health sector apparatus.

I truly hope that I keep on bumping into many more humble, upright, positive energy, always smiling Kenyans/Humans like Dr. Murimi, a man of faith, a man of peace.

God bless you sir.

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Uasin Gishu Governor Bii flags of US Medical Camp in Burnt Forest District Hospital

iHOPE Foundation CEO, Amy Pajnik, has today lead a powerful delegation of 15 leading world Surgeons and obstetrics and gynecology medics from Europe and America on the second day of Uasin Gishu Medical camp being held at the Level Four Burnt Forest District Hospital, Ainabkoi Sub County, in Uasin Gishu County.

Amy Pajnik, CEO iHOPE Foundation welcoming Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii to launch the Burnt Forest Level Four Hospital Medical Camp / *courtesy AlenMedia*

The Medical Camp that was today flagged off by Uasin Gishu Governor HE Jonathan Bii, who was accompanied by County top government officials led by the outgoing CECM for Health, Hon. Dr. Evelyne Rotich, and Chief Officer Health, Dr. Evans Kiprotich, will run for 7 days.

‘We must look for friends like iHOPE who have come to rescue us and give us hope. I thank Amy for her donation and promise her that these supplies and equipment shall be put to good use’ – HE Gov. Jonathan Bii

Gov Bii addressing Burnt Forest residents and iHOPE Foundation Medical Camp team / *courtesy AlenMedia*

World renowned Plastic and Reconstruction Surgeon Dr. Thomas Kempny from the Czech Republic leads the team of competent and highly respected Surgeons and Obsgyns.

World Renowned Plastic and Reconstruction Surgeon Dr. Thomas Kempny leading patient John Sikuku to the theatre for surgery / *courtesy AlenMedia*

7 major surgeries were conducted yesterday during the first day of the camp, with more 15 more expected to undergo life changing reconstructive surgeries today.

‘We thank the Governor for bringing the Medical camp to Burnt Forest. Please continue to support us so that our people get medical services – local elder Ndolo said.

Leading the team of Obsgyns, who will also perform maternal deliveries and maternal child is Dr. Norma Rae, Obsgyn, Director of Women Health, New Jersey, USA.

IHOPE medical team with Gov Bii / *courtesy AlenMedia*

IHOPE Foundation, a US based Charity Organisation also donated medical supplies and equipments to Uasin Gishu county worth $300,000 (approximately Kshs 36M).

‘We are glad to offer these life changing surgeries that will transform lives in Uasin Gishu County’ – CEO Amy Pajnik.

Governor Bii thanked iHOPE Foundation for the donation and requested that the team make annual medical visits to the County.

Isaiah Omwenga, a Kisii County resident who heard about the Medical Camp in Uasin Gishu travelled overnight and brought his 17 year old cousin Dennis Muchieka, who was suffering from a keloid on the ear.

IHOPE Foundation has conducted numerous medical camps in Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi and Uganda, performing over 2,000 successful surgeries so far.

Gov Bii blood pressure being measured. The man is fit as a fiddle / courtesy AlenMedia

Each medical camp is supported by atleast 40 volunteer medics and iHOPE Foundation staff

Gov Bii giving each US Surgeon a local Uasin Gishu name to the delight of Burnt Forest residents / courtesy AlenMedia

IHOPE Foundation hopes to extend it’s Africa partnerships with the African Union, Governments and Private sector inorder to reach more people on the continent.

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US based Charity Organisation, IHOPE International launches Medical Camps in Uasin Gishu

Uasin Gishu Governor HE Jonathan Bii has this evening hosted a delegation of European and American volunteer medics and surgeons supported by American Charity Organisation, IHOPE International, that will be holding a 7 day medical camp in Eldoret County.

Speaking at a dinner he hosted for the medics tonight, the Governor, who was accompanied by top County CECs and government officials thanked CEO Amy Pajnik for bringing the Medical camp to Kenya and promised his administrations support in making the camp a success.

Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii speaking to the surgeons and medics while welcoming them to Uasin Gishu for the medical camp / *courtesy AlenMedia*

‘We as a County aim to partner with you our friends in this noble venture that will literally save lives and add value to our people. God will bless you for this move’ – HE Governor Bii

15 specialist doctors and surgeons, who have today held 7 major surgeries on complicated facials, keloids and maternal child health consultancies that include child birth.

The IHOPE medical team with Uasin Gishu Governor HE Jonathan Bii / *courtesy AlenMedia*

The 7 day med camp will be held between Sunday 30th October through Saturday 3rd November at the Burnt Forest District Hospital.

IHOPE Organisation, is a US based non profit humanitarian organisation that provides free medical and healthcare services to needy communities around the world.

The organisation CEO, Amy, a Kenyan by birth, expressed her joy that this medical camp will save lives and bring hope to millions of Kenyans and Africans across the board.

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