Healthcare to go: roadside clinics help keep Kenya’s truckers rolling

Published on January 16, 2024

A life on the road puts drivers at risk of hypertension and diabetes but often puts doctors out of reach. A network of clinics on key routes is helping to combat lifestyle diseases.

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