Utilization of digital tools to enhance COVID-19 and tuberculosis testing and linkage to care: A cross-sectional evaluation study among Bodaboda motorbike riders in the Nairobi Metropolis, Kenya

https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0290575 Abstract Kenya has registered over 300,000 cases of COVID-19 and is a high-burden tuberculosis country. Tuberculosis diagnosis was significantly disrupted by the pandemic. Access to timely diagnosis, which is key to effective management of tuberculosis and COVID-19, can be expanded and made more efficient through integrated screening. Decentralized testing at community level further increases […]

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Assessing performance of the key RMNCH indicators pre and post devolution in Kilifi county

Maria Mulwa (1) Wilfred Kazungu (1) Rachel Juma (1), (2) B.Mitto , (2) C.Akoth, (2) R.Thuo , (2) S.Karanja (2) T.Ngigi(1), Kilifi County Department of Health, 2 HIGDA Kilifi County Government is mandated to implementing Universal Health Coverage as one of the big Four Government Agenda. The County has not been performing optimally in key RMNCAH……Across the years very low immunization coverage remains a challenge in most Wards in the County hence […]

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Exploring Determinants of Low 4th ANC Visit Coverage in Kiambu

Maria Mulwa (1) Wilfred Kazungu (1) Rachel Juma (1) , (2) B.Mitto, (2) C.Akoth , (2) R. Thuo (2) T.Ngigi (2) S.Karanja (2) J.Mwaura 1 Kilifi County Department of Health, 2 HIGDA ….project sought to determine the spatial distribution of health facilities and health care workers that offer ANC services, and availability of community health units that……some areas which are more disadvantaged than others in terms of coverage 4Th ANC coverage, recording high drop…There is a notable […]

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Demonstrating Immunization Coverage aps for targeted intervention in Kakamega county

Dr Ekisa (1), Mike Ruto (1),Lilian Ongayo (1) ,Laban Sirma (1) ,R.Thuo (2) ,B.Mitto (2) ,C.Akoth (2) , S.Karanja (2) ,T.Ngigi (2) 1 Kakamega County Department of Health, 2 HIGDA …immunization coverage in Kakamega County has remained persistently low with a consistent worsening…….To inform targeted interventions for improvement of immunization coverage…….To inform targeted interventions for improvement of immunization coverage….

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Targeting Immunization Access and Coverage in Homabay County

Dr Okom(1) , Obaigwa Cyrus(1) , Dr Reuben Thuo(2) , Nancy Kurei(1) , D.Maina(1) , B.Mitto(2) , E.Ondura(2) , C.Akoth(2) 1 Homabay County Department of Health, 2 HIGDA …..The county target if 95% across all antigens, Homabay county is yet to achieve the county target probably due to unequal distribution of ……. Mfangano ward had the highest Immunization accessibility ratio with eleven health facilities providing the […]

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Targeting Immunization Access and Coverage Product in Homabay County

Dr Okom(1) ,Obaigwa Cyrus(1) ,Nancy Kulei(1)  D.Maina(1)  R.Thuo(2),B.Mitto(2), C.Akoth(2), S.Karanja(2) ,T.Ngigi(2) 1 Homabay County Department of Health, 2 HIGDA ….Different strategies has been put in place to enhance immunization services in Homa Bay county this include, expansion…….Poor performing ward Wangchieng, Kanyaluo, and Gwasi South have low immunization access……. fairly well covered with facilities providing Immunization services

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Digital End to End Report Launch

A report on assessing the use of digital tools for COVID-19 management in the country was unveiled. August 5, 2021, in Nairobi. Dr. Amoth receives the report from Prof. Karanja…

Utilization of Digital Tools to enhance COVID-19 and TB Testing and Linkages to care among Boda- Boda Riders in the Nairobi Metropolis Project

Boda-Boda Project Dr. Patrick Amoth receives findings of the study from Prof. Simon Karanja (2nd left). Looking on Prof. Joseph Mathu Ndung’u (right) and Principal COHES, Dr. Reuben Thuo (left).…

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Dr. Joyce Wamicwe, Ministry of Health Developing technological solutions in healthcare is crucial for enhancing efficiency, improving patient outcomes, and promoting accessibility, thereby standardizing and advancing healthcare globally. This was…

DHARC Gives Insights into Antimicrobial Resistance in 10 Kenyan Counties

DHARC Gives Insights into Antimicrobial Resistance in 10 Kenyan Counties Prof. Simon Karanja hands over the findings from the assessment to Dr. Patrick Amoth, Ag. Director General of the Ministry…