Like a tragic song that no one wants to hear but is tragically on constant replay, Kenya has in recent times witnessed a growing crisis of femicide—the intentional killing of women and girls because of their gender. This song should neither have been written, nor sung. Yet, it echoes through our communities, serving as a […]

The Bill sees Nairobi’s CHVs entitled to receive a monthly stipend of KSh 3,000 (approx. $30 USD) plus a further 500 ($5USD) contribution to the National Health Insurance Fund. This payment is in exchange for eight days work in a month and is contingent on CHVs successfully achieving an 80% performance target. CHV performance is […]

Despite of the continual gains and advances in mental health awareness, research and treatment, there is still a lot to be done and covered. To this end, mental health week is an effort to promote a more efficient and proactive approach to addressing mental health issues and creating more visibility. ARISE are aware that mental […]

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 […]