SOCIO-ECONOMIC PUSHBACK FROM MDR-TB; THE STORY OF JOYCE.
One of the key targets in the End TB Strategy of 2017 by WHO is to ensure there are zero TB-affected families facing catastrophic costs due to TB. This is an effort that could really be appreciated by the Wachira family who have used an exorbitant amount of money and […]
The thing about being affected by a disease and not infected by it is; most people do not really care to know how you are doing. After all, you do not have it as bad as the person infected with a disease such as Tuberculosis (TB). Martha Njoki, or Mama […]
Why Everyone Should Join the UHC Train.
Since President Kenyatta announced Universal Health Coverage (UHC), now Afya Care, as one of the big four agenda, health advocates and Civil Society Organisations have been working tirelessly not only to define UHC according to the Kenyan context but also trying to figure out the particulars of how it will […]
One-on-One with TB Advocate;Naomi Wanjiru
Interviewer: Tell me about yourself; a peek into who you are Naomi: I am a Naomi Wanjiru, a nurse by profession and a mother of two kids. I currently work at a health facility in a TB/HIV clinic in Nyandarua County. I am also a TB survivor and advocate. […]
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 […]