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
Presented by: Janet Alice Akinyi Oduor Janet Alice Akinyi Oduor, affiliated with the Department of Health, Mombasa County, USAID Stawisha Pwani, Global Fund, and KRCS, played a crucial role in the response to a challenging case in the HIV/PMTCT thematic area. In September 2020, a 28-year-old female patient presented at
Presented By: Grace Nguni Nthiana, Clinical Officer – BSc. Family Health, HND Quality Assurance Officer, AIC Kijabe hospital This project focuses on evaluating the impact of regular training on the clinical team’s documentation of discharge summaries in a hospital that transitioned to electronic medical records in 2019. The shift to
Presented By: Jane Wamaitha Muraya, Ndaragwa Health Centre Jane Wamaitha Muraya at Ndaragwa Health Centre initiated a project titled “Treatment Optimization for Newly Diagnosed DM(Diabetes Mellitus) Patients” due to an increasing number of new patients with high blood sugar levels. The baseline survey identified key drivers for high sugars, including
