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Comorbidities, Therapy and Health System Factors Associated with Treatment Interruption Among Males with Tuberculosis in Nairobi County, Kenya

Insights from a Presentation: Comorbidities, Therapy and Health System Factors Associated with Treatment Interruption Among Men with TB in Nairobi

12 months ago

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

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1 year ago

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

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1 year ago

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

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1 year ago

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

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1 year ago

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

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1 year ago

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 …

Siaya County Fortifies Fight Against TB with AI-Powered X-ray Technology: A Leap Forward in Disease Diagnosis

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1 year ago

SIAYA COUNTY, KENYA – June 5, 2025 – We’re pleased to announce a significant milestone in our ongoing partnership with Siaya County! On June 5, 2025, the Centre for Health…

Over 9,000 Kenyans Screened for TB Across 10 Counties Using Cutting-Edge AI-powered tools

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1 year ago

In a significant stride towards eradicating tuberculosis (TB), Kenya participated in a global campaign initiated by StopTB Partnership dubbed “AI against TB Screening Challenge” between March and May 2025. The…

Kenya Commemorates World Tuberculosis (TB) Day with Focus on Prevention, Treatment, and Investment

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1 year ago

Kenya joined the global community in observing World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, marking the occasion with a call for increased awareness and stronger efforts to combat this preventable and treatable disease.…