The Health Talk at Tabitha Medical Clinic That Changed My Life
February 3, 2026
“Now, I encourage everyone, especially women, to be proactive about their health and go for annual cancer screening.”
“Now, I encourage everyone, especially women, to be proactive about their health and go for annual cancer screening.”
“We have trained 200 CHPs, 100 in Makadara and 100 in Kamukunji, strengthening referrals from community to facility and facility back to community,” said Jane Ouko.
To overcome barriers to care, CFK Africa established a Youth-Friendly Services Centre in Kibera, Africa’s largest slum, where young people can receive vital support and treatment.
“Stories emerging from clinics across the country paint a grim picture: stockpiles of critical drugs are depleting, patients are coping with advanced illness, and health workers are struggling with morale after widespread layoffs,” said Okoro.
“Seeing a life that once hung on by a thread, and which is now flourishing, reminded me of why I chose my career as a nurse serving Kibera.”
“Armed with a wearable headset and a commitment to bring specialist care to underserved communities, Dr. Kinoti is redefining what healthcare delivery can look like in low-resource settings.”
“The three awards reflect CFK Africa’s commitment to working with community members in informal settlements in Kenya to address their biggest challenges.”
“I’m head of an NGO in Kenya. The shutoff of USAID support has been devastating.”
“Officials with CFK Africa noted that the sudden drop in funding has upended Kenya’s health care system, which was supported directly and indirectly through USAID in several ways.”
“There is a lot of misunderstanding on what aid or development work is. To me, it restores dignity, brings out the best in humanity, and lessens suffering, and I think that is missed from a lot of the current news stories on the pullback of aid,” said CFK Africa Executive Director Jeffrey Okoro.