AIHD through the leadership of the Ministry of Health (MoH) through Division of Vector-Borne Diseases (DVBNTDs) is the implementing partner for a project termed “ARISE 2” that aims to eliminate and control STH/SCH and Onchocerciasis in Kenya. This is
European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (ECDTP) is partnering with the AIHD on a project dubbed Adoption of Levo-Praziquantel 150mg for Schistosomiasis by endemic countries. (ADOPT) (2021-2025) with the aim of having an evaluation of operational aspects and
The African Institute for Health and Development (AIHD) closely worked with the Centers for Diseases Control prevention (CDC), World Health Organization Africa (WHO-AFRO) and Baringo County department of health in implementing this initiative. This was done in two phases
The Institute collaborated with the Ministry of Health of (Kenya and Tanzania) and Kilimanjaro Centre for Community Ophthalmology (KCCO) in conducting an ethnography study on Factors Associated with Low and Inequitable Coverage and Compliance in Trachoma Endemic areas in
Lymphatic filariasis is a neglected tropical parasitic disease caused by microscopic, thread-like worms. The adult worms only live in the human lymph system. The lymph system maintains the body’s fluid balance and fights infections and spread from person to
The 58th World Health Assembly urged member states to ensure that “health-financing systems introduce prepayment mechanisms for the health sector, with a view to sharing risk, avoid catastrophic health-care expenditure and impoverishment of individuals as a result of seeking
In current national studies, 80% of Kenyans are unknowingly affected by non-communicable diseases, with similar projections for both urban and rural areas where majority of Kenyans reside. In Kenya, non-communicable diseases contribute to one in every death and account
Lymphatic filariasis is a neglected tropical parasitic disease caused by microscopic, thread-like worms. The adult worms only live in the human lymph system. The lymph system maintains the body’s fluid balance and fights infections and spread from person to
Save the children (SC) has been operational in Kenya since the 1950s, providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered both directly and through local partners. Current programming focuses on child protection, child rights, governance, education,
Education is central to development and to the improvement of the lives of young people globally and has been identified as a priority area in internationally agreed development goals, including the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the World Programme
