Since 2015, our mission has been to provide innovative, community-driven healthcare solutions that promote well-being for marginalized communities. The indigenous communities we serve, live within the archipelago and on the mainland near the border with Somalia. Insecurity, neglect and remoteness impede their access to health services.

“For Safari Doctors, last-mile health comes first.”

Safari Doctors believes that Kenya's efforts to attain Universal Health Coverage by 2030 must include a mobile model of health service delivery, as opposed to a purely static one. Our team conducts monthly mobile clinics by boat and road across up to 20 remote villages. Together with outpatient services offered at the Safari Doctors Medical Centre, we can reach 2,000 patients every month, with primary health services, including vaccines and family planning. 

“I thank Safari Doctors for always being by our side. They have always showed up, while others have not been reliable. Safari Doctors is also the reason we now see more donors and government officials stepping up and coming to visit us."

Esha Omar, Kiangwe village

“I’m here because my baby has stomach and ear problems. We have a new dispensary, but there are no doctors or medicines in it. When you come you help make this place functional!”

Aisha Hussein, Bahamisi, Pate Island

“We have no doctors, no medicine. We’re grateful for the doctors who come from all over to treat us. There are those of us who can afford to go to Lamu or Mombasa, but many of us can’t.”

Shee Bwana Yusuf, Tchundwa, Pate Island

Our Safari Vets programme promotes a One Health approach, which recognises that human health is connected to the health of animals and that of our environment.

In Lamu, there is an inextricable link between people and animals. Dogs, donkeys and livestock support livelihoods, while cats are synonymous with the island. However, a lack of veterinary staff and services across the county presents serious challenges. 

In May 2018, we launched our Safari Vets programme. The proceeds from our vet clinic and pet shop on Lamu island help support our free veterinary outreach to remote villages, TNR work and vaccination campaigns. We also educate rural communities on animal welfare and how to prevent zoonoses.

For more information or to visit our Safari Vets clinic, please contact: smasiolo@safaridoctors.org

"We hope the clinics continue as they help us keep our animals healthy, which are important to our livelihoods."

Salim Shobo

"We want to be better educated on responsible animal ownership and best practice to prevent zoonotic infections."

Nurein Mohammed