- KDF soldiers deployed at Gherille assisted an expectant mother from Somalia in delivering her baby at the Gherille (Kenya) Dispensary, which has limited medical capabilities
- Mrs. Quresha Mungay safely gave birth to a healthy baby girl weighing approximately 3.5 kilograms, thanks to the soldiers’ prompt action
- Photos shared on the KDF website show the soldiers alongside a doctor and the relieved mother holding her newborn
A Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) sub-unit deployed at the Gherille Forward Operating Base provided critical assistance to an expectant mother during a routine patrol within Gherille Centre.
The mother, Mrs. Quresha Mungay, had traveled from Gherille, Somalia, seeking delivery services at the Gherille (Kenya) Dispensary, which has limited medical capabilities.
Despite the constrained resources, the KDF patrol, which included three soldiers, successfully facilitated a safe delivery within 30 minutes.
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This intervention brought immense relief to Mrs. Mungay, who had been in labor for several hours.
The soldiers’ prompt action ensured that both the mother and the baby were out of danger.
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Photos shared on the KDF website capture the moment of relief and joy.
The images show three KDF soldiers in uniform, equipped with guns, standing alongside a doctor in a white apron. Mrs. Mungay, a black woman, is seen holding her newborn, swaddled in clothes, in her arms.
The expressions on their faces reflect the successful and heartwarming conclusion of the emergency.
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Mrs. Mungay gave birth to a healthy baby girl weighing approximately 3.5 kilograms. After the successful delivery, both mother and baby were handed over to the Gherille health facility for postnatal care.
The KDF’s quick response and resourcefulness exemplify their dedication to providing aid and support beyond their immediate military duties.
