Kenya: Over 400 Children Receive Free Heart Surgery Through Nairobi Hospital Charity Fund
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Nairobi Hospital held its 2026 Children's Charity Heart Fund Golf Tournament, bringing together corporate partners, sponsors, golfers, philanthropists and members of the public to mobilise support for children from disadvantaged backgrounds requiring specialised cardiac treatment.
Nairobi Hospital hosted its annual Children's Charity Heart Fund Golf Tournament on Friday at Karen Country Club, aiming to raise funds for free heart surgery for over 400 children in need. CEO Felix Osano emphasized that many children with heart conditions arrive at the hospital without financial resources, as their families have exhausted their means before seeking help.
The tournament attracted corporate partners, sponsors, and individuals to support children from disadvantaged backgrounds who urgently require specialized cardiac treatment. The Nairobi Hospital's Children's Charity Heart Fund has been instrumental in providing free surgery and essential care to more than 400 children over the years.
The event also highlights the critical shortage of pediatric cardiac treatment capacity in Kenya, with an estimated 5,000 children needing surgery for congenital heart defects annually. Despite the financial burden placed on families, the hospital's initiative seeks to bridge the gap by covering theatre time, diagnostic services, and specialist care, ensuring that financial limitations do not prevent access to life-saving treatments.
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