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  Advanced HIV disease at presentation to care in Nairobi, Kenya

  Presenting to care with advanced HIV is common in sub-Saharan Africa and increases the risk of severe disease and death; however, it remains unclear whether this is a consequence of late diagnosis or a delay in seeking care after diagnosis. The objectives of this cross-sectional study were to determine factors associated with advanced HIV at presentation to care and whether this was due to late diagnosis or delays in accessing care. Authors: Mia Liisa van der Kop, Lehana Thabane, Patricia Opondo Awiti, Samuel Muhula, Lennie Bazira Kyomuhangi, Richard Todd Lester, and Anna Mia Ekström Read More

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  Factors that can influence feelings towards and interactions with people living with HIV/AIDS in rural Central Kenya

  In Kenya, HIV incidence and prevalence have declined. HIV rates are lower in rural areas than in urban areas. However, HIV infection is reported higher in men in rural areas (4.5%) compared to those in urban areas (3.7%). This study examined HIV knowledge, feelings, and interactions towards HIV-infected from 302 participants in rural Central Kenya. Authors: Caroline Kingori, Zelalem T Haile, Peter Ngatia and Ruth Nderitu Read More >>>

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  Factors influencing the utilization of focused antenatal care services in Malindi and Magarini sub-counties of Kilifi county, Kenya

  Globally, pregnancy related complications contribute to more than half of the deaths among women annually. Antenatal care (ANC) is important for the prevention of maternal and fetal mortality and morbidity. This study identifies the socio-demographic and economic characteristics; knowledge and attitude and; health service provision for focused antenatal care (FANC) services. Authors: Dorah Chorongo, Fredrick Majiwa Okinda, Eric Jimmy Kariuki, Emily Mulewa, Fredrick Ibinda, Samuel Muhula, George Kimathi, Richard Muga Read More &g

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  Motivators and barriers to uptake of post-operative voluntary medical male circumcision follow-up in Yala division, Siaya County, Kenya Pan Afr Med J. 2016; 25(Suppl 2): 7, 26 November 2016

  follow-up visits are recommended to all voluntary medical male circumcision clients (VMMC), however, adherence is variable. High lost-to-follow-up cases limit knowledge about clinical status of clients and adverse events. This study sought to establish Motivators and Barriers to the Uptake of VMMC post-operative follow-up services in Siaya County, Kenya. Authors: Abunah Bonface, Onkoba Rueben, Josephat Nyagero, Samuel Muhula, Edward Omondi, Guyah Bernard, Gregory Barnabas Omondi Read More >>>

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  Capacity and readiness of civil society organisations to implement community case management of malaria in Kenya

  Amref Health Africa was appointed Principal Recipient of a GF grant aimed at scaling up community case management of malaria through CSOs as sub-recipients in western Kenya. To identify potential risks and strengthen grant management, Amref Health Africa and the Ministry of Health conducted a capacity needs assessment to determine the capacity of CSOs to effectively utilise grants. Authors: Enock Marita, Jared Oule, Margaret Mungai, Sylla Thiam, Festus Ilako   Read More >>>

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  Food banking for improved nutrition of HIV infected orphans and vulnerable children; emerging evidence from quality improvement teams in high food insecure regions of Kiambu, Kenya Pan Afr Med J. 2016; 25(Suppl 2): 4, 26 November 2016

  Estimated 236,548 People Living with HIV (PLHIV) were in Central-Eastern Kenya in 2013. Kiambu County had 46,656 PLHIV with 42,400 (91%) adults and 4,200(9%) children (1-14yrs). Amref Health Africa in Kenya, supported through USAID-APHIAplus KAMILI project, initiated two food banks to respond to poor nutritional status of the HIV infected children. Quality Improvement Teams were used to facilitate food-banking initiatives. The study aimed at assessing and demonstrating roles of community food-banking in improving nutrition status of HIV-infected children in food insecure regions. Authors: M

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  Amref Welcomes Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus as next WHO Director-General

  Track record in Ethiopia points to potential for transformational change for health in African communities May 25, 2017: Nairobi, Kenya: Amref Health Africa, the largest African led international organisation on the continent, today welcomed the election of Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus as the next Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO). The following statement was issued by Dr. Githinji Gitahi, Group CEO, Amref Health Africa, from Geneva where he is attending the World Health Assembly. “Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus’ commitment to Universal Health Covera

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