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class=\"btn\" onclick=\"document.getElementById('procedures').scrollIntoView({behavior:'smooth'})\">View procedures \u2193<\/button>\n <button class=\"btn primary\" onclick=\"window.print()\">Print \/ Save as PDF \u2197<\/button>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <section class=\"section\" id=\"summary\">\n <div class=\"section-heading\"><div class=\"section-no\">01<\/div><div><h2>Executive summary<\/h2><p class=\"section-intro\">Overview of the camp and its reported outcomes<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <p class=\"lead\">Guardian Hospital Kangeta \u2013 Meru successfully conducted its Annual Paediatric Surgical Camp from 28th to 30th September 2026 in partnership with the Kenya Association of Paediatric Surgeons (KAPS). The three-day initiative brought together a multidisciplinary team to assess and provide surgical care to children with paediatric surgical conditions.<\/p>\n <p class=\"lead\" style=\"margin-top:13px\">The camp brought together paediatric surgical specialists and a multidisciplinary hospital team to provide assessment and surgical care for children with paediatric surgical conditions. The initiative reflects the value of collaboration in improving access to specialised care for children.<\/p>\n <div class=\"metrics\" aria-label=\"Camp highlights\">\n <div class=\"metric\"><div class=\"number\">37<\/div><div class=\"label\">Children who received surgery<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"metric\"><div class=\"number\">3<\/div><div class=\"label\">Days of dedicated surgical care<\/div><\/div>\n \n <div class=\"metric gold\"><div class=\"number\">1<\/div><div class=\"label\">Shared commitment to children's health<\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"section\" id=\"gallery\">\n <div class=\"section-heading\"><div class=\"section-no\">05<\/div><div><h2>Camp in pictures<\/h2><p class=\"section-intro\">Selected moments from the paediatric surgical camp<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <p class=\"lead\" style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:18px\">A visual record of the teamwork and care that supported the successful completion of the camp.<\/p>\n <div class=\"photo-grid\">\n <a class=\"photo-card\" href=\"https:\/\/guardianhospitalmeru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_6611-scaled.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/guardianhospitalmeru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_6611-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Paediatric surgical camp at Guardian Hospital Kangeta \u2013 Meru\" loading=\"lazy\">\n <span>Paediatric Surgical Camp<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <a class=\"photo-card\" href=\"https:\/\/guardianhospitalmeru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_6616-scaled.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/guardianhospitalmeru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_6616-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Camp activities at Guardian Hospital Meru\" loading=\"lazy\">\n <span>Camp Activities<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <a class=\"photo-card\" href=\"https:\/\/guardianhospitalmeru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_6666-scaled.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/guardianhospitalmeru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_6666-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Care team during the paediatric surgical camp\" loading=\"lazy\">\n <span>Teamwork in Care<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <a class=\"photo-card\" href=\"https:\/\/guardianhospitalmeru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_6642-scaled.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/guardianhospitalmeru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_6642-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Selected moment from the annual paediatric surgical camp\" loading=\"lazy\">\n <span>Camp Highlights<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <p class=\"output-note\">Select any photograph to view the full-size image.<\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"section\" id=\"conclusion\">\n <div class=\"section-heading\"><div class=\"section-no\">06<\/div><div><h2>Conclusion and appreciation<\/h2><p class=\"section-intro\">Partnership, service delivery and next steps<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"conclusion\">The Annual Paediatric Surgical Camp held from 28th to 30th September 2026 at Guardian Hospital Kangeta \u2013 Meru was successfully conducted in partnership with the Kenya Association of Paediatric Surgeons (KAPS). The camp provided an opportunity for children with paediatric surgical conditions to receive assessment and surgical care through a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach.<\/div>\n <p class=\"thanks\">Guardian Hospital appreciates the contribution of KAPS, the participating specialists, clinical staff, theatre team, nurses, support staff, patients and their caregivers in making the camp successful. Continued paediatric surgical services at Guardian Hospital Meru will support ongoing assessment and follow-up for children requiring care.<\/p>\n <div class=\"signature\">\n <div class=\"signbox\"><strong>Prepared by<\/strong><span>Paediatric Surgical Camp Coordinator<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"signbox\"><strong>Institution<\/strong><span>Guardian Hospital Kangeta \u2013 Meru<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n <\/main>\n <footer><div><strong>GUARDIAN HOSPITAL KANGETA \u2013 MERU<\/strong><br>Quality Healthcare for Everyone<\/div><div>Paediatric Surgical Camp Highlights \u00b7 28\u201330 September 2026<\/div><\/footer>\n<\/div>\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Paediatric Surgical Camp | Guardian Hospital Meru Camp highlights \u00b7 Community impact View procedures \u2193 Print \/ Save as PDF \u2197 01 Executive summary 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class=\"btn\" onclick=\"document.getElementById('procedures').scrollIntoView({behavior:'smooth'})\">View procedures \u2193<\/button>\n <button class=\"btn primary\" onclick=\"window.print()\">Print \/ Save as PDF \u2197<\/button>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <section class=\"section\" id=\"summary\">\n <div class=\"section-heading\"><div class=\"section-no\">01<\/div><div><h2>Executive summary<\/h2><p class=\"section-intro\">Overview of the camp and its reported outcomes<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <p class=\"lead\">Guardian Hospital Kangeta \u2013 Meru successfully conducted its Annual Paediatric Surgical Camp from 28th to 30th September 2026 in partnership with the Kenya Association of Paediatric Surgeons (KAPS). The three-day initiative brought together a multidisciplinary team to assess and provide surgical care to children with paediatric surgical conditions.<\/p>\n <p class=\"lead\" style=\"margin-top:13px\">The camp brought together paediatric surgical specialists and a multidisciplinary hospital team to provide assessment and surgical care for children with paediatric surgical conditions. The initiative reflects the value of collaboration in improving access to specialised care for children.<\/p>\n <div class=\"metrics\" aria-label=\"Camp highlights\">\n <div class=\"metric\"><div class=\"number\">37<\/div><div class=\"label\">Children who received surgery<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"metric\"><div class=\"number\">3<\/div><div class=\"label\">Days of dedicated surgical care<\/div><\/div>\n \n <div class=\"metric gold\"><div class=\"number\">1<\/div><div class=\"label\">Shared commitment to children's health<\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"section\" id=\"gallery\">\n <div class=\"section-heading\"><div class=\"section-no\">05<\/div><div><h2>Camp in pictures<\/h2><p class=\"section-intro\">Selected moments from the paediatric surgical camp<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <p class=\"lead\" style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:18px\">A visual record of the teamwork and care that supported the successful completion of the camp.<\/p>\n <div class=\"photo-grid\">\n <a class=\"photo-card\" href=\"https:\/\/guardianhospitalmeru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_6611-scaled.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/guardianhospitalmeru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_6611-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Paediatric surgical camp at Guardian Hospital Kangeta \u2013 Meru\" loading=\"lazy\">\n <span>Paediatric Surgical Camp<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <a class=\"photo-card\" href=\"https:\/\/guardianhospitalmeru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_6616-scaled.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/guardianhospitalmeru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_6616-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Camp activities at Guardian Hospital Meru\" loading=\"lazy\">\n <span>Camp Activities<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <a class=\"photo-card\" href=\"https:\/\/guardianhospitalmeru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_6666-scaled.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/guardianhospitalmeru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_6666-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Care team during the paediatric surgical camp\" loading=\"lazy\">\n <span>Teamwork in Care<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <a class=\"photo-card\" href=\"https:\/\/guardianhospitalmeru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_6642-scaled.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/guardianhospitalmeru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_6642-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Selected moment from the annual paediatric surgical camp\" loading=\"lazy\">\n <span>Camp Highlights<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <p class=\"output-note\">Select any photograph to view the full-size image.<\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"section\" id=\"conclusion\">\n <div class=\"section-heading\"><div class=\"section-no\">06<\/div><div><h2>Conclusion and appreciation<\/h2><p class=\"section-intro\">Partnership, service delivery and next steps<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"conclusion\">The Annual Paediatric Surgical Camp held from 28th to 30th September 2026 at Guardian Hospital Kangeta \u2013 Meru was successfully conducted in partnership with the Kenya Association of Paediatric Surgeons (KAPS). The camp provided an opportunity for children with paediatric surgical conditions to receive assessment and surgical care through a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach.<\/div>\n <p class=\"thanks\">Guardian Hospital appreciates the contribution of KAPS, the participating specialists, clinical staff, theatre team, nurses, support staff, patients and their caregivers in making the camp successful. Continued paediatric surgical services at Guardian Hospital Meru will support ongoing assessment and follow-up for children requiring care.<\/p>\n <div class=\"signature\">\n <div class=\"signbox\"><strong>Prepared by<\/strong><span>Paediatric Surgical Camp Coordinator<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"signbox\"><strong>Institution<\/strong><span>Guardian Hospital Kangeta \u2013 Meru<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n <\/main>\n <footer><div><strong>GUARDIAN HOSPITAL KANGETA \u2013 MERU<\/strong><br>Quality Healthcare for Everyone<\/div><div>Paediatric Surgical Camp Highlights \u00b7 28\u201330 September 2026<\/div><\/footer>\n<\/div>\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Paediatric Surgical Camp | Guardian Hospital Meru Camp highlights \u00b7 Community impact View procedures \u2193 Print \/ Save as PDF \u2197 01 Executive summary 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