First Lady Margaret Kenyatta is set to visit Kisumu County next week.
The Beyond Zero patron is expected to officially launch the Beyond Zero Medical Safari in Kisumu.
The event which will take place at the Jomo Kenyatta Sports Ground is expected to run from 21st to 23rd November.
Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has since lauded the First Lady's visit.
‘’I would like to express a warm welcome to the @FirstLadyKenya of the Republic of Kenya H.E Margaret Kenyatta ahead of the official launch of the Beyond Zero Medical Safari in @KisumuCountyKE next week. Karibu Kisumu Mama wa Taifa..!’’ he tweeted on Saturday.
Among the free services to be offered during the launch include fistula repair, screening for cervical, breast and prostate cancer among residents; eye care for the elderly and orthopaedic treatment for children.
Further, children will be screened for heart diseases and sickle cell with immunization also set to be offered for free.
Others are HIV counselling and testing, screening for diabetes and hypertension and registration of pregnant mothers under the Linda Mama programme.
Assessment and registration of children with disabilities and NHIF membership registration will also be available.