COVID-19 & TB simultaneous screening
The JKUAT-DHARC conducted a FIND funded study through the support of the Ministry of Health; COVID-19 & TB simultaneous screening, COVID-19 testing using Ag-RDTs and linkage to care in four selected Counties within Kenya via CHV for a period of three months. This was a community-based Project. During the period, the project managed to screen and test 182,000 individuals in the four counties.
The report is attached below:
Utilization of digital tools to enhance COVID-19 and TB testing and linkage to care among Boda Boda riders in the Nairobi metropolis
The JKUAT-DHARC, funded by the Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics (FIND) and supported by the Ministry of Health and Nairobi Metropolis County governments researchers conducted the study for a period of four months starting October 2021. The study, covering Nairobi, Kiambu, Machakos and Kajiado counties, used digital solutions in conjunction with antigen detecting rapid diagnostic tests (Ag-RDTs) to support decentralized COVID-19 and TB testing and linkage to care of Boda Boda riders in the Nairobi Metropolis.
The report is attached below:
Antimicrobial Resistance in 10 Kenyan Counties
The misapplication of antimicrobials in both human medicine and food production poses a serious risk to every nation, especially given the scarcity of new antimicrobial agents in development. Shedding light on this issue in the context of Kenya, researchers at JKUAT-DHARC conducted a comprehensive assessment across 28 facilities in 10 counties. Their goal was to evaluate the diagnostic capacity for Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), examine antibiotic use, and assess existing antimicrobial stewardship practices.
This endeavor, funded by the Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics (FIND) and the Global Antibiotic Research and Development Partnership (GARDP), with support from the Ministry of Health, targeted a spectrum of health facilities (private, public, and faith-based) in Nairobi, Kajiado, Kilifi, Kirinyaga, Nyeri, Laikipia, Isiolo, Vihiga, Nandi, and Kericho.
The report is attached below:
Assessing the Use of Digital Tools for COVID-19 Management in Machakos and Mombasa counties
The Ministry of Health in partnership with the Machakos and Mombasa County governments, Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics (FIND) and DHARC-JKUAT and development partners developed and deployed digital tools to enhance the COVID-19 management cascade at all levels. These digital tools were expected to ensure fast, efficient and timely communication of test results and other medical data.
The report is attached below:
Upcoming events
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…
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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College Hall Meeting: Advancing Healthcare Innovation
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…