An estimated 500, 000 Kenyans are living with diabetes with 60% unaware of their status. It is estimated that the number of children living with diabetes is increasing at a rate of 3.5 % annually.
Safaricom Foundation in partnership with Kenya Diabetes Management & Information Centre (DMI Centre) organized a diabetes camp where 80 people had medical checkups and given medical advice.
The 40 children and 40 adults are managing their diabetes better with access to medical care and medical advice received.