LVCT Health, through its USAID Stawisha Pwani project, recently supported Mombasa County in developing and launching the second edition of the Mombasa Adolescents and Young People (AYP) Strategy 2024-2029. The strategy focuses on addressing the health needs of adolescents and young people (ages 10 to 24), promoting a healthy transition to adulthood, and advocating for […]

LVCT Health recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kiambu County, marking a significant step towards improving healthcare services and the well-being of communities in the region. The partnership through a transition grant aims to strengthen the county government’s capacity building to manage and sustain HIV care and preventive services to accelerate progress towards […]

To enhance the technical capacity of supervisors in support of transitioning, ownership, and sustainability of HIV/TB services in Homa Bay and Kisii Counties, LVCT Health’s Vukisha95 project facilitated a supervisory skills development training for Department of Health staff. Conducted by officials from the Kenya School of Government, the training aimed to enhance supervisory skills and […]

Since 2021, the Maximizing Options to Advance Informed Choice for HIV Prevention (MOSAIC) project in Kenya has been introducing new HIV prevention products for women, funded by PEPFAR through USAID. Led by LVCT Health, the project collaborates with key partners including the Ministry of Health at the national level, community-led organizations, and the county governments […]

LVCT Health recently participated in a high-level experiential visit as part of the Government of Kenya’s plan to end the triple threat of new HIV infections, teenage pregnancies, and sexual gender-based violence among adolescents and young people in Homa Bay County. Led by the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC), the visit brought together representatives […]

LVCT Health had the honor host John Plastow, the Interim Executive Director, Frontline AIDS during his recent visit to Kenya.  During the visit, John Plastow engaged with our staff and healthcare workers, gaining a firsthand insight into our achievements in Kenya and beyond. Part of the visit involved touring our Ruaka Drop-in Center and Karuri […]

Dr. Yonette F. Thomas, a distinguished Board Member at LVCT Health and the founder and president of Urban Health 360, recently visited LVCT Health’s DREAMS Riabai site and Mukuru Slums Development Projects (MSDP) in Viwandani, Nairobi. Accompanied by Dr. Lilian Otiso, Executive Director, LVCT Health, and Dr. Catherine Njigua, Programs Director, LVCT Health, Dr. Yonette […]

In June 2024, LVCT Health conducted in-depth interviews with two disability organisations: Kisumu Action Disability Development Network (KADDNET) in Kisumu and the Gifted Community Centre (GCC) in Nairobi.   This effort marks a key phase in LVCT Health’s transition to support other organisations. The interviews aimed to gather insights into the experiences and successes of these […]

Five Liverpool-based community and health ‘change-makers’ will travel to Homa Bay County in Western Kenya from 30th September – 4th October. This learning exchange is facilitated by the Institute of Resilient Health Systems at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and LVCT Health, Kenya, and funded through the THET Global Health Workforce Programme. The ‘change-maker pairs’ […]

The HIV Service Delivery Integration Summit opened today in Mombasa County, with a call for enhanced HIV/AIDS response through enhanced collaboration and innovative strategies. Hosted by the Ministry of Health through NASCOP, the week-long summit aims to align Kenya’s current HIV response with the broader universal health coverage (UHC) agenda. The event focuses on sharing […]