Sustainable innovations for lung health
Kenya’s health sector has seen tremendous developments over the past few years, ranging from technological advancements to drug dispensation. All these are in a bid to meet the third sustainable development goal on good health and well-being. However, HIV, tuberculosis and malaria are some of the illnesses that have caused […]
WHICH WAY FOR KENYA IN THE FIGHT AGAINST TUBERCULOSIS?
On the 24th of March, Kenya released the result of the first ever national TB prevalence survey since independence. The survey revealed disturbing details that almost half of the TB cases in Kenya (40%), go undetected and therefore untreated. According the report, there were 558 per 100 000 compared […]
CELEBRATING A HEROINE
Stop TB Partnership – Kenya and the TB fraternity is mourning the death of Luceta Gatiba, a passionate and devoted TB advocate in Kenya. Luceta died in the early morning of World TB day at Kenyatta National Hospital. Luceta, a teacher from Meru, struggled with Multi Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDRTB) […]
TB AND THE YOUTH- The Myths
‘TB is not curable!” retorted the twenty something old man. “It killed my cousin after we had invested so much seeking for his treatment,” continued the somehow agitated man, seemingly still devastated by the loss. This was in response to my question on what he knew about TB. I […]
May I know my TB status please?
Today is International World AIDS Day. I am attending the national event in Kenya which is being held in Nyayo stadium, one of the main football stadia in Kenya. HIV testing is being conducted. I walked in to the small white tent with anticipation. I wanted to know my HIV […]
Increased political good will for TB control in Kenya
Political commitment is a key factor for national policy development and implementation in any country. TB stakeholders have for decades engaged in advocacy for increased political commitment at the national level. The efforts have started showing fruits. Indicators for political commitment in health can be measured by the presence and […]
Every sector has a role in TB control: the experience of THE HORTICULTURE farms in Thika, Kiambu County
Ending TB globally by 2030 is one of the health targets in the Sustainable Development goals. The target was developed by WHO in consultation with other stakeholders. For these targets to be attained, countries with High TB Burden must be innovative in their approach to TB. This will mean new […]
KANGEMI TB CLINIC HAND-OVER CEREMONY
Kangemi is a slum located on the outskirts of Nairobi, Westlands sub-county. It is estimated to have a population of 234,080 people. Tuberculosis (TB) prevalence is reported to be higher in slum areas due to congestion and poverty.Kangemi falls in this category falls in this category. Most housing units in […]
PAMOJA TB GROUP: UNITED TO DEFEAT TB
“In Unity there is strength; we can move mountains when we’re united and enjoy life –Without unity we are victims. Stay united.” (Bill Bailey)This is the mantra that PAMOJA TB Group based in Kangemi lives by. Establishment The Pamoja TB Group was founded by Steve Anguva and Eddy Chichi, both […]