In April, USAID AMPATH Uzima transitioned 85 adolescents from its Module Four pediatric clinic to the MTRH Rafiki Centre of Excellence in Adolescent Health.
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The Arnhold Institute for Global Health, along with its partners at Moi University, MTRH and MTRH Rafiki Centre for Excellence in Adolescent Health announced 8 projects as part of a new pilot funding program to advance youth programs.
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The MTRH Rafiki Centre of Excellence in Adolescent Health continues to make strides in providing comprehensive and youth-friendly services for adolescents and young persons aged 14 to 24 in Eldoret, Kenya. The clinic organized an engaging, fun day for its clients at The Lobo Village in Eldoret in April.
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In the heart of Kisumu County, a remarkable initiative named “Act Nicely” has blossomed, driven by a group of adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) benefiting from the USAID 4TheChild Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-free, Mentored, and Safe (DREAMS) interventions.
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The MTRH/AMPATH AYAM (Afya ya Akili Mashinani—meaning "community mental health”) program launched a school mental health program to promote youth mental health by sensitizing teachers, students, school staff members and parents.
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In the heart of Kisumu, Kenya, lives a young woman named Yvonne Ogolla who has always had a passion for helping her community. Yvonne grew up in an informal settlement in Kisumu City where poverty, lack of education and teenage pregnancy are prevalent.
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USAID AMPATH Uzima provided vital support to the Uasin Gishu County Health team by aiding in screening over 250 street connected youth for tuberculosis at the Eldoret Children's Rescue Centre in late July.
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Moi University leadership and management witnessed the remarkable progress that is taking place within USAID 4TheChild and contributed to the program’s learning agenda during a recent two-day visit to many of the program’s initiatives.
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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.
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The USAID Adolescents and Young People (AYP) Best Practice Symposium 2023 was recently held in Eldoret. The three-day forum focused on “Building Resilience through Collaboration” and brought together over 180 attendees from all USAID Implementing Partners.
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Dr. Edith Apondi is the Deputy Chief of Party for USAID Dumisha Afya. She began working with people living with HIV after completing her internship in 2003 and previously served as a technical advisor for pediatric and adolescent care programs for USAID AMPATHPlus. She is a consultant pediatrician working with MTRH.
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Pediatrician Megan McHenry, MD, aims to positively impact children’s lives outside of the hospital and clinics by hosting a book writing contest to get more books for young children into Kenyan homes.
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A former beneficiary of the PEPFAR/USAID-funded Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-free, Mentored and Safe (DREAMS) program for adolescent girls and young women joins the public service as an assistant chief.
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It is with great sadness that we share the news that over the weekend, we lost an extraordinary member of the AMPATH family. Dr. Paula Braitstein joined AMPATH when she moved to Eldoret in 2007 and she quickly became a invaluable member of the team.
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USAID 4TheChild’s DREAMS initiative is helping adolescent girls and young women (AGYW), ages 9 to 24, lead Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-free, Mentored and Safe lives.
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What can Indianapolis youth do to help students in rural areas halfway around the world? Organize a carnival, of course!
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