Transforming Healthcare in Kenya: USAID Tujenge Jamii's Impact
In an era where quality healthcare is a fundamental right for every citizen, Gold Star Kenya and Deloitte Kenya, as the driving forces behind the USAID Tujenge Jamii program, are collaborating with the counties of Nakuru, Samburu, Baringo, and Laikipia to revolutionize healthcare delivery. Through the Primary Care Network (PCN) program, this ground-breaking initiative is not just a game-changer; it's a beacon of hope for healthier communities.
From Awareness to Impact: Your Role in Breast Cancer Awareness Month
For the 31 days of Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM), pink ribbons appear as the impact of breast cancer is brought to the forefront of national and global conversations. But we know that to help those facing breast cancer, awareness alone isn’t enough. This October, get involved. Get screened. Make a donation. Take action. Make this BCAM about more than awareness. This is a chance for all of us to learn different facts about breast cancer and some of the ways we can show support.
Strengthening Household Food Security through Multi-Storey Cone Innovative Kitchen Gardening.
In the pursuit of improving household food security among HIV-infected households, Gold Star Kenya has taken a proactive approach by offering Technical Assistance to ART support groups. This innovative initiative aims to enhance the overall well-being of individuals living with HIV by providing them with the means to grow nutritious food right at home. Through the implementation of multi-storey cone gardening, even households with limited space can now take control of their food security and ensure a consistent source of fresh, nutritious produce.
The Heroine of Adolescent Reproductive Health
“I was in my final year in high school when I discovered that I was pregnant. Anxiety creped in. I was so afraid and ashamed to disclose this to anyone.” Explains Wilofrica Chepkirui a Binti Shujaa (Girl’s Heroine) from Njoro Subcounty in Nakuru.
Revamped Maternity Wings to Offer High-End Maternal and Child Health Services in Baringo
When we visited Chemolingot Sub-county hospital, Cheprai could not hide her smile as she held her baby rocking it lovingly in her arms. Chepurai a mother of three is a resident a polarized region of Baringo County, which is characterized poor infrastructure, insufficient medical facilities and sporadic attacks from bandits.
Adoption of Long Acting and Reversible Contraception (LARCs) in Nakuru County.
Family planning is one of the pillars of safe motherhood globally. Use of contraceptives greatly reduce pregnancy and its related risks such us unsafe abortion and unplanned pregnancies among women and girls of reproductive age.
From conceiving at 14, To Becoming a Youth Champion
At only 14 years Belinda had started dating her boyfriend who at the time was a boda boda rider. “He approached me and told me he loved me and he could do anything for and I believed him. I was so naïve then.” In no time both were actively engaging in unsafe sex. What never downed on her was that she could get pregnant until she missed her periods.
Gold Star Network has built our capacity
Gold Star Network (GSN) started building our capacity for us through education. We have had a lot of CMEs which has helped a lot in updating our knowledge in management of HIV and other diseases.
Cluster model improves access to a continuous supply, consumption reporting of subsidized commodities
A cluster of 23 private doctors on Mombasa Island who have enrolled over 150 HIV patients on HIV care treatment can now access commodities supplied by KEMSA for their eligible cases through an anchor facility managed by Dr. Francis Waudo.
A Transformative Journey: Egerton University Hospital's Fight Against HIV
Egerton University Hospital is a busy campus facility providing services to a large student and neighboring community population. Before GSN’s support, the facility only offered voluntary HIV counselling and testing at one point at start of engagement.
Driving an innovative, path-breaking social franchise
Through Gold Star Network, Gold Star Kenya has demonstrated that the private sector can provide comprehensive HIV prevention, care and treatment to complement the public sector.