Equity Afia Opens New Clinics in Utawala and Kikuyu
Equity Afia franchise network of clinics has today opened doors to its 10th and 11th clinic, located in Utawala and Kikuyu, Nairobi. The new facilities will provide residents of the respective areas, access to affordable and comprehensive healthcare services at the facilities.
Equity Afia is a network of franchised medical out-patient centres run by qualified and experienced doctors who have come together to provide high quality, affordable and accessible health services to Kenyans, especially those who face structural, financial, informational or physical barriers to accessing health care. All Equity Afia facilities are National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) accredited.
Speaking during the launch ceremony, Equity Group Foundation Executive Director, Reuben Mbindu said, “Equity Afia is bringing quality and affordable healthcare closer to the people and the communities. Today, as we launch the 10th and 11th clinics, we are very encouraged by the impact the other operational clinics have had in serving our people,” Mr. Mbindu added.
Equity Afia has 9 other operational clinics in Ongata Rongai, Thika, Buruburu, Kayole, Kawangware, Ruiru, Nyeri, Nakuru and Kahawa West. These facilities have laboratories which are equipped with modern equipment and operated by experienced and efficient laboratory staff, a pharmacy with quality, affordable medication provided by pharmacy professionals, doctor’s consultation, nursing care services, and well-baby clinic. This is in addition to dental and optical services as well as specialist services which can be booked on request.
Nearly 150,000 clients have been served and treated for various health conditions at the Equity Afia medical centres.