CategoriesUncategorizedMenstrual Health Application launched in Kenya Adolescent girls and young women in Kenya can now track their menstrual periods using their mobile phones following the launch of “Oky Kenya”,- a menstrual health and period tracker app through a partnership between UNICEF, LVCT Health and the Government of Kenya. The first-of-its-kind period tracker app in Kenya […]
CategoriesUncategorizedNairobi, Kenya, April 20,2023: LVCT Health celebrated 20 years of rich history, journey and progress towards delivering health outcomes in Kenya and beyond. The 20th anniversary celebration was the first since its inception following the establishment of the first three Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) sites in Kenya. In an evening filled with pomp and colour, […]
CategoriesUncategorizedThe 2019 Violence Against Children (VAC) Survey results established that violence against children is still prevalent. Through the State Department of Social Protection – Department of Children Services, the Government has developed a National Prevention and Response Plan (2019-2023) to reduce VAC prevalence by 40%. Kenya has committed to working towards ending all forms of […]
The Global HIV Prevention Coalition Roadmap recommends Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) as one of the five key HIV prevention pillars and a prevention option for people at substantial risk for HIV infection. Providing access to PrEP is one of the five strategies to meet global targets to reduce the number of new HIV infections to under […]
Kiambu County, November 7: LVCT Health held an induction workshop for the new Dhibiti project staff. The three-day induction held in, Kiambu County, introduced the team to the LVCT Health core mandate, approach towards ending the HIV epidemic in Kenya, and expectations of the new Project. LVCT Health’s key technical staff from various programs and departments […]
Homa Bay County: Senior staff from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) visited Makongeni Sub-County Hospital in Homa Bay County to offer technical support for the HIV prevention and treatment program. Makongeni Sub-County Hospital is among the first government-owned facility in Kenya to integrate stand-alone Key Populations Drop-in Centers (DiCES) as part of […]
Mombasa County: LVCT Health delivered six desktop computers and informative digital posters to the Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital- Youth Zone clinic in collaboration with the one2one as part of its commitment to support digital health among young people in coastal Kenya. The computers and posters will help the young people access factual information […]
Mombasa County: LVCT Health, through USAID’s Stawisha Pwani project, hosted the new USAID Kenya and East Africa Mission Director David Gosney during his first official visit to the coastal region. The Mission Director had an incredible opportunity to meet and discuss with our staff, partners, representatives from Mombasa County Government and healthcare workers, who showcased the […]
The Department of Health Services, Nyeri County hosted Center for Health Solutions (CHS) Tegemeza Plus, LVCT Health and Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation (EGPAF) for a partner transition meeting following the close out of the Tegemeza Plus project. LVCT Health takes over from CHS to implement the new CDC-funded Dhibiti project that seeks to support […]
Sharon Osembo joined LVCT Health as an intern and is now transitioning to pursue her Master’s Degree at the London School of Economics and Political Science. At a glance, Sharon looks composed. However, her smile is enough to invite you to a conversation. First, having a one-on-one interview with her gives a glimpse of her […]
