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Presented by: Regina Kajuju Karinguri (QAM), Consolata Hospital mathari Nyeri Regina Kajuju Karinguri at Consolata Hospital Mathari Nyeri initiated a Quality Improvement Journey with the aim of incorporating septic screening to prevent Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) in admitted patients. The plan involved engaging various stakeholders, including doctors, nurses, lab technicians,

Rahma Hashim Rashid, Kisauni Dispensary, Mombasa County The success story highlights the impactful work of the EBAN K intervention in Mombasa County, focusing on enhancing communication and relationships among HIV discordant couples. The story begins with a woman named Eve who, after testing positive for HIV, faced challenges in disclosing

Author: Olabanji Mikail Fisqua Affliation: Faithcity Hospital Lagos Nigeria FaithCity Hospital in Lagos, Nigeria, prioritized patient-centered care, recognizing the importance of amplifying patients’ voices for improved quality of care and patient safety. Their approach involved implementing feedback mechanisms, patient surveys, and focus group discussions, complemented by staff training in empathetic

Isaac Miruka , Dr William Sigilai, Dr Nduku Kiko ,Dr Rosemary Waniiru , Dr Stanley Ngare , Herbert Mwanyasi , Angela Warui , Joyce Mwangi, Rachel Nyamu, Margaret Gacheri , the KNH Diabetes Clinic Team. Kenyatta National Hospital Diabetes Clinic. Kenya The KNH Diabetes Clinic, with ACQUIRE’s support, aimed to

Author: Multidisciplinary Team at AIC Kijabe Hospital, Kijabe, Kenya Presenter Millicent Muthoni – Clinical Psychologist AIC Kijabe Hospital, Kenya In the routine developmental clinic at AIC Kijabe Hospital in Kenya, a crucial need was identified to provide psychological support to parents of children with neurodevelopmental conditions, such as autism and

Authors: Mathew Ochieng, Chrisdon Kaganda, Divinah Mochanga , Emily Mueni, Simon Mwangi ICRHK DICE, Mombasa County Kenya In Mombasa’s Mvita DICE clinic, a triumph unfolded in the quest for 100% viral suppression among key populations living with HIV. The clinic’s multidimensional strategy encompassed meticulous client management, from line listing to

Authors: 1,2Lucy Maina, 1,3Argwings Chagwira, and 1.2Grace Munga. AIC Kijabe Hospital, 2Laboratory Department, 3Research Department Kenya Background In addressing challenges related to the Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) at AICKH(AIC Kijabe Hospital), a retrospective review and patient feedback in August 2023 revealed significant issues affecting patient satisfaction. A considerable 74.1%

AUTHORS: Kuyokwa, M., Gondwe, S.C., Mwale, S., Chiumia, ANyirenda, W., &Mkandawire, E Presenter Kuyokwa Moses, Mid-Wife Madede Health Centre Malawi, MZIMBA SOUTH DISTRICT HOSPITAL, MALAWI The study at Madede Health Centre in Malawi aimed to increase the use of partographs during labor and delivery from 9% to 40% within six

Authors JOYCE MUTHONI, JECINTA MALEMBA, AGRIPINA WALI, GEORGE GITITU Corresponding author and presenter: Joyce Muthoni-Health Care worker, Ndilindau Dispensary Level three government health facility, Taita  Taveta County – Kenya Ndilindau Dispensary in Taita Taveta County faced challenges in ensuring safe skilled deliveries due to cultural beliefs and low uptake of

Presented by: John Macharia Kiragu (First Author), University of Nairobi and Kenyatta National Hospital, In this Quality Improvement (QI) Initiative led by John Macharia Kiragu, the focus was on enhancing maternal and neonatal care in Kenya, addressing the suboptimal adoption of evidence-based practices. The initiative targeted a peri-urban health center