31
Jan
High blood pressure (HBP) and hypertension are some of the Non-Communicable Diseases that can be life threatening if not properly managed. Lack of adequate information on managing these NCDs while...
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Success Stories
12
Jan
“Karibu customer! Welcome!” falls on your ears as you pass by men and women selling groceries, fish and second-hand clothes in Mukuru kwa Reuben area, Embakasi East sub county, Nairobi...
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08
Dec
Children enjoy their break from school, fully absorbed in their childhood games, but afford a smile as you pass by. Men and women, both young and old, set up their...
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24
Nov
Boniface Ongicho is a Community Health Worker (CHW) in Nyameru Community Unit (CU), Nyamira County. He has been a CHW since the inception of the CU in December 2014. He...
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23
Nov
Pregnancy! What joy it brings to many women in African communities! The feeling of carrying a baby in the womb, the baby kicks, the connection with the baby…the experience is...
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04
Nov
Esther Loloiboni is a community member living in Loruko village, Loosuk Community Unit (CU), Samburu County. She lives in a community characterized by low uptake of health seeking behaviors and...
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27
Sep
Self-reliance has been wanting in many Kenya communities. Sadly, many community members live in poverty and misery hence have low health status, with the common claim being, “I don’t have...
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10
May
Loosuk Community Unit (CU) is one of the new CUs established in Samburu County. The CU is made up of 47 Community Health Workers (CHWs) drawn from 13 villages. Since...
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09
May
The Turkanas are one of the nomadic communities in Kenya well known for pastoralism. Over the years, they have moved from place to place in search of pasture. This movement...
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09
Apr
Myths and misconceptions on various health issues have been common place in Kenyan communities over the years. Shitochi Community Unit (CU) in Kakamega County is not an exception. With regard...
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