Machakos County’s Triumph in Community-Driven Healthcare Reform.
The establishment of the dental unit at Masinga Level 4 Hospital is a testament to the government’s responsiveness to the needs of its constituents. It reflects a collaborative effort between
Striving towards eliminating indignity facing mental health patients
It was a gloomy picture at the Isiolo County Referral and Teaching Hospital, a stark and active expression of the indignity meted upon clients seeking mental health services; the outpatient
Person Centered, Rights Based Approach to Mental Health System
Human rights are rights inherent to all human beings, regardless of race, sex, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, or any other status. This definition by the World Health Organisation tells us
Private Hospitals up in Arms against the Proposed New NHIF Rates
Kenyan private hospitals have been in a protracted standoff with the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) whose key mandate is to provide; affordable, accessible, and sustainable medical cover to all.
New Mental Health Amendment Act in Kenya
Today 11human rights organizations that champion the right to be free from all forms of sexual and gender-based violence welcomed the signing into law of the Mental Health (Amendment) Act,
Compassion Fatigue
“Caregiving is not easy. It consumes time, energy and financial resources. It sucks out strength and determination. It turns simple ideas of efficacy and hope into big question marks. It
The Ripple Effect of Suicide
“I lost my mother to suicide about three weeks ago and I seriously considered killing myself too so I didn’t have to deal with the pain. She was the only
Poor mental health is the silent enemy ravaging workplace
The 2018 report by the World Health Organization echoed that one out of four persons suffers from a form of mental illness. Unlike physical illness, mental illness has a vivid
Promoted access to healthcare services at community levels
This was achieved through communication, information and awareness campaigns, community mobilization and advocacy to address social cultural barriers hindering access to Maternal, Newborn and Child health (MNCH) and Prevention of