Many disabled children in West Pokot county have been hidden away by their parents who fear community stigma. The county plans, however, to employ nurses to travel around and identify children living with disabilities. Following the one-week camp and visits by doctors around the county, it was decided to hire nurses to identify more disabled children in need of free corrective surgery. Doctors identified 167 children who will receive surgery at Kijabe Hospital. Lonyangapuo said that the nurses will visit homes to identify children in need of help, both those already identified and find those who have been hidden away.

Source: The Star August 12, 2020 18:56 UTC