Tuberculosis (TB)
What is TB? Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease that affects the young and the old, men and women, the rich and the poor. TB is caused by bacteria that commonly…
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Strengthening TB Control in the Devolved Health System
With support from USAID through the Tuberculosis Accelerated Response and Care (TB ARC) activity, CHS supported a meeting that brought together County and Sub County TB coordinators to share experiences and learn…
Serving to Change Patient Treatment Outcomes: Ruth’s Story
Ruth Wangui, a CHS supported Clinical Officer at the Donyo Sabuk Dispensary in Machakos County believes that the best way to ensure that people in the community take charge of…
Leaders for a TB Free World – World TB Day 2018
The delegation of invited guests at Mathare Youth Sports Association Grounds to commemorate World TB Day 2018 led by CS Health Mrs Sicily Kariuki and US Ambassador Robert Godec…
Innovating Health Service Options for Men
A Clinician checks the blood pressure of a client at a wellness booth at Bondo County Hospital. This innovative approach has encouraged more men to test for HIV as part…
Challenges of Multi-Drug Resistant TB: William’s Story
William at the Siaya County Referral Hospital William is a man of indomitable will, a fighter in his own right. Having gone through so much, most people in his…
Laikipia County Launches Plan to Eliminate Mother to Child Transmission of HIV by 2020
On February 27, 2018, CHS joined the County Government of Laikipia in launching a county-specific business plan for the Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission (EMTCT) of HIV and Syphilis (2018-2020) dubbed…
Child-Friendly Medicines Make TB Treatment Easier: Chelsea’s Story
Chelsea at her grandmother’s shop in Kambi Muru, Kibera Three-year-old Chelsea’s eyes shine bright, twinkling like two little stars. She is so full of joy that everyone around her…
“Condoms are Always in Fashion”: International Condom Day, Murang’a County
On February 14, 2018 CHS supported the County Government of Murang’a in celebrating the International Condom Day at the Murang’a University. The event brought together over 400 guests including members…