NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya Harlequin Rugby Club (Quins) and Zuri Health today unveiled a first-of-its-kind partnership that redefines what a sports health alliance can look like in Africa.

Zuri Health, through its mobile division Zuri Express, has been appointed the Official Medical, Wellness & Recovery Partner of Kenya Harlequin FC. This full-club annual season partnership will cover the entire 7s circuit and the Kenya Cup league, delivering integrated, pitch-side healthcare to elite athletes and match-day fans across Kenya.

The partnership is not a conventional logo-on-jersey sponsorship. It is a comprehensive healthcare ecosystem: Zuri Health deploys its Zuri Express Mobile Hospital, a fully equipped, on-site medical facility offering digital X-rays, ultrasounds, ECGs, dental care, lab diagnostics, and elite sports physiotherapy directly at Quins grounds and across match venues.

Athlete Care Continuum

Going beyond standard match-day duties, Zuri Health will provide a holistic continuum of athlete care that begins long before kick-off. This includes rigorous pre-season physical assessments, diagnostic screenings, and ongoing player wellness monitoring, alongside crucial pre-game medical provisions to ensure the squad is physically optimised and medically cleared for peak performance.

Player Safety & Sports Medicine

A critical priority of the collaboration is player safety. Zuri Health will deploy dedicated pitch-side emergency response teams, comprehensive post-game recovery and physiotherapy setups, and dual fully-equipped ambulances, ensuring every athlete competes with world-class medical support on standby.

Community & Fan Access

Beyond the dressing room, the partnership opens access to healthcare for the wider rugby community. The Zuri Wellness Hub, a free match-day health screening station, will offer health checks to fans and their families, converting the excitement of game day into a gateway for long-term health access through Zuri Health's WhatsApp Doctor service and Continuous Care Programme (CCP) for persons managing chronic diseases.

Statements

“We are excited to bring healthcare closer to athletes and fans through Zuri Express. This partnership demonstrates how innovative healthcare delivery can support both sporting excellence and community wellbeing.”

“Player welfare remains a key priority for Kenya Harlequin FC. This partnership with Zuri Health strengthens our ability to provide quality medical support while expanding access to healthcare services for our wider rugby community.”

About Zuri Health

Zuri Health is Kenya's leading digital health organisation, delivering accessible, technology-driven healthcare through its Continuous Care Programme, Medical at Home service, and Zuri Express mobile hospital division. Zuri Health's mission is to close the healthcare access gap across Africa by meeting patients where they are: at home, at work, and on the pitch.

About Kenya Harlequin FC

Kenya Harlequin FC is one of Kenya's most storied rugby clubs, competing at the highest levels of the domestic circuit. Committed to excellence on and off the field, Quins is dedicated to raising the standards of player welfare, fan experience, and community wellness across Kenyan rugby.

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