These doctors are using boats to bring healthcare to a remote African archipelago

May 26, 2022

Safari Doctors are helping those on islands in Lamu County, Kenya with healthcare needs Image: Safari Doctors

Douglas Broom

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Safari Doctors take healthcare out to the people of the Lamu archipelago by boat, providing monthly mobile clinics for people who would otherwise be reliant on village dispensaries with only basic medicines. Image: Safari Doctors

Taking healthcare to the people: Safari Doctors arrive for a regular clinic. Image: Safari Doctors

Medicine in the community: a Safari Doctor treats a patient in Lamu County, Kenya. Image: Safari Doctors

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