This archive report was first published on 14 August 2019.
On August 14, 2019, Equity Group Holdings #ticker:EQTY marked a significant milestone in its diversification efforts by opening two new clinics in Nyeri and Ruiru.
The clinics, dubbed 'Equity Afya', are part of the lender's strategy to offer affordable quality healthcare services to Kenyans.
Located in Ruiru and Nyeri, the facilities offer a range of services including dental, diagnostic, laboratory, and pharmacy services to individuals and companies.
According to Equity Bank Kenya chairman Isaac Macharia, the clinics are National Hospital Insurance Fund-accredited and will provide both curative and preventive healthcare services.
Equity Group Foundation established the healthcare programme in response to the growing need for affordable quality healthcare in Kenya.
The programme also provides a platform for alumni of the Equity Leaders Programme who are qualified health professionals to join the franchise and use their expertise to earn a livelihood.
Equity Afya has already established clinics in Ongata Rongai in Kajiado, Thika (Kiambu), Buruburu, Kayole, and Kawangware (Nairobi).
