USAID AMPATH Uzima Celebrates Impressive Achievement in Module 4 Paediatric Clinic

The USAID AMPATH Uzima Module 4 Paediatric Clinic at MTRH had a lot to celebrate on Friday, 17 March, as they achieved an impressive viral suppression rate of 97 percent.

Bilal Jawed, a medical student from Indiana University, celebrated the team’s hard work and dedication to improving the health of children in the community. "This is a fantastic achievement that speaks to the quality of care provided by the team at AMPATH. I want to say thank you to the Sally Test Child Life Team and Module 4. How much you care about children has shown in this process," he said.

Professor Winstone Nyandiko, executive director of research for AMPATH, is also a paediatrician who initiated the AMPATH paediatric HIV program in 2003 and continues to care for children living with HIV at the clinic each week. He highlighted the importance of this achievement for the children and families in the community. "This is not just a number, but a reflection of the impact we are making in the lives of these children," he said.

One parent was also invited to speak at the event, sharing her gratitude for the care her child had received at the clinic. "I am so grateful to the team at AMPATH Uzima for the care they have provided for my child. I can see the improvement in his health, and it gives me hope for the future," she said.

The celebrations were capped off with the cutting of a cake and plenty of snacks and congratulatory hugs and high-fives. "This is a proud moment for all of us," said one member of the Sally Test Child Life team. "We are honoured to be a part of this amazing achievement."

As the party wound down, the team at reflected on the impact of their work and the difference they were making in the lives of the children and families they served. "This is what it's all about," said one team member. "Improving the health and well-being of the next generation."

The clinic's success is an excellent example of the impact that partnerships between organizations and communities can have on improving health outcomes.