A team of specialists from Nairobi City County, led by renowned plastic and reconstructive surgeon Professor Ferdinand Nang’ole, conducted a successful charity surgical camp at the Wamalwa Kijana Teaching and Referral Hospital on Saturday, 21 March 2026.
The charity’s surgical procedures focused on treating patients with extensive burns and related complications. Some of the patients suffered from hypertrophic scars, keloids, contractures, and chronic wounds.
The team of surgeons successfully operated on five patients, including a minor who had been hospitalised since November 2025 due to severe burns.
Prof. Nang’ole, an Associate Professor at the University of Nairobi and a lead consultant at Kenyatta National Hospital, was joined by anaesthetist Nunez Adankan and theatre nurse Dina, who coordinated the visit after persistent advocacy on behalf of patients who lacked access to specialised equipment, such as dermatomes and mashers for skin grafting.
“These are positive challenges,” said Eric Ragalo, part of the visiting team. “The staff here have been motivated and supportive from morning till night, even on a weekend.”
Nang’ole, who is also the hospital’s Board of Management Chairman, expressed gratitude for the collaboration.
He announced plans to train local nurses in wound management, acquire specialised equipment, and host regular monthly camps in partnership with Gertrude’s Hospital.
The initiative highlights the impact of partnerships between urban specialists and rural facilities in addressing backlog cases at referral hospitals. Patients who might otherwise have waited months or been referred to Nairobi received timely, life-changing care.
Professor Nang’ole and the team praised the local staff’s dedication, emphasising that with improved tools and training, the hospital could become a centre of excellence for burn and wound management in the region.
This outreach underscores ongoing efforts to decentralise specialised surgical care in Kenya, bringing expertise closer to underserved communities.
