Outreach Activities

Medical community outreach activity

Mr Francis Wanyama in partnership with Rainbow 4 Africa UK Organization organized a medical community outreach activities in Busia county hospitals.

The Rainbow 4 Africa UK responds to humanitarian need and makes sustainable improvements in healthcare though their work and training of local services and clinicians. The doctors who were part of the activities were Dr Massimo, Dr Venu, Dr Evvone, Dr Chavi, Dr Laura and Dr Diana.

LITTLE SISTERS OF HOPE

Ms. Josephine Rioki lead a group of well-wishers named ‘Little sisters of Hope’ to support ‘‘A girl child’’ with sanitary towels in Nyamira County, for comfort, and confidence during exam time.  In addition to the provision of sanitary towels, the team gave a talk on Menstrual Health and hygiene to the girls and Sexuality to both girls and boys. Pencils were donated to class 6 and 8 candidates to use in the forthcoming examinations. 624 sanitary towels were donated. Snacks were also provided during the visit to the schools.

 

RAISING CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS.

Globocan estimates that in Kenya, there are about 3,000 new cases of childhood cancer diagnosed each year.  However, these numbers are likely underestimates due to inadequate reporting of cases to the national cancer registries.  In addition, many children with cancer are often misdiagnosed as other conditions that present with clinical symptoms and signs that are similar to those of childhood cancers.

Outreach activity on Brain tumour awareness

Dr Parmenaus Okemwa, a consultant neuropathologist and Chairman of Brain Tumour Association of Kenya (BTAK) lead a campaign on awareness of brain conditions at the grassroots level which kick off at the Moi County Referral Hospital (MCRH) in Voi, Taita-Taveta County. The campaign aimed at raising awareness on neurological ailments and brain tumour diagnosis with an emphasis on early detection.