Kenya’s Charge to End TB
From innovation to community action in the fight against TB. Here’s the journey so far, and the road ahead. Catch the conversation and follow the journey. Kenya has made significant…
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Kenya International Scientific Lung Health Conference: Uniting Innovation and Collaboration for a Healthier Nation
The Kenya International Scientific Lung Health Conference (KISLHC) brought together an inspiring assembly of researchers, policymakers, clinicians, and development partners to deliberate on innovations and local realities in tuberculosis (TB)…
Insights from a Presentation: Cross-border TB Management in Western Kenya
Tuberculosis (TB) is still a major public health challenge in Africa, spreading easily across borders where people move for trade and daily life. A recent presentation on Cross-Border TB Management…
Insights from a Presentation: Comorbidities, Therapy and Health System Factors Associated with Treatment Interruption Among Men with TB in Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya – A recent presentation by Dr Nkirote Mugambi-Nyaboga shed light on the critical issue of TB treatment interruption among men, a group that bears a disproportionate burden of…
He Was Just a Street Boy, Until He Spoke Up: Samuel’s battle against TB
Samuel Mwendo spent most of his young adult life on the streets of Eastleigh, Nairobi. He was 24, jobless and survived by collecting and selling scrap metal with a group…
Blinded but Not Broken: Prison Officer Wamunyau Leads TB Awareness Crusade
Prison inspector Mr. Silla Wamunyau can hardly contain his happiness as we prepare for our interview. Having been pronounced free of TB, which took his left eye, he is happy to…
Working as a TB champion to create awareness, link patients to treatment
Since 2018, Ms Miriam Namayi, a Community Health Promoter (CHP) has served her people in Kitui County raising awareness on primary health care. One of her key focus areas is…
Bringing Health Services Closer: Integrated TB Outreach Across Nakuru County
Stella Omulo and Seth Kagia consult with Robert Limo the Naivasha Sub County TB and leprosy Coordinator during the outreach at Shallimar Flower Farm in Naivasha, Nakuru County, coordinating efforts…
Empowering Young Women in Siaya: Highlights from the DREAMS Program
The DREAMS Program continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) across Siaya County. Keeping Girls in School: Education Subsidy Support …