Equity Group through its medical subsidiary, Equity Afia, has opened a new medical centre in Muranga County to help offer quality and affordable healthcare to the residents.
The new medical centre, the Group’s second clinic in the county after Equity Afia Kenol, is located at ECN Building along Uhuru Street. The centre will offer services such as general consultation, dental services, optical services, dermatological services, paediatric services, nutrition services, specialised care in obstetrics and gynaecology and wellness services.
According to Professor Isaac Macharia, Equity Group board chairman, the new centre is a part of a larger strategic plan that is aimed at providing easy access to quality healthcare in the country.
“The Equity Afia network of clinics has been established with the sole purpose of taking healthcare services to the doorsteps of Kenyans. Equity Afia is offering quality care at affordable cost making it easy for you and me to see a doctor, get tests done and get treatment without having to travel far,” he said.
According to Dr Amos Wairegi, consultant in-charge, Equity Afia Muranga, the centre is open to all and it will look to offer affordable and best class services.
“Equity Afia is now closer to the people of Muranga and we commit to offer best of class services and at affordable costs thus promoting a positive health seeking behaviour amongst the population. We are open Monday to Saturday and we look forward to becoming your caring health partner,” he said.
Professor Macharia also said that the Group’s vision is to transform lives and livelihoods through its various social impact programmes.
“We understand that the cost of seeking treatment in Kenya and across the globe can be quite high thus affecting household incomes in many homes. With Equity Afia, more Kenyans will have access to affordable treatment whether they are paying for services using NHIF, other private insurances or from their pockets.”
The new centre will see the group increase its total number of outlets to 36.
The Equity Afia franchise of medical centres has been established by alumni of the Equity Leaders Program (ELP) who have trained in the medical field and use the program to inspire each other, share ideas on how to grow and improve the franchise but most of all contribute to giving back to society by offering their skills and knowledge for the greater good of the community.
Other than offering treatment, Equity Afia as a franchise has invested in preventative healthcare by offering clients and the general public advisory services and creating time and resources for community health development programmes such as medical camps and the training of various groups such as teachers, child care givers and corporate institutions among others.
