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
Presented By:Mariaenzo Kumbanga, Nursing Officer, Matawale Urban Health Center, Malawi Matawale Urban Health Centre’s Maternity Department faces a persistent challenge of an increasing number of maternal referrals with manageable conditions at the health center level, noted since September 2021 through monthly data analysis. This issue occurs regularly, with a baseline
Presented By: Beatrice Rogathe Ndossi, Q.I Champion Tanzania Beatrice Rogathe Ndossi, a Q.I Champion from Tanzania, launched Damu Moja, a smartphone app addressing blood scarcity inspired by personal tragedy and challenges outlined in the WHO’s report on Blood Availability and Safety. The app connects donors and recipients locally and globally,