Okoro says targeting high-risk, low-income communities in the initial rollout will ensure those who have historically faced barriers to treatment are not left behind.
“In our local context, these shots are especially promising for healthcare workers at higher risk of HIV exposure, such as maternity staff who frequently come into contact with blood and bodily fluids.”
“Communities like Kibera, one of Nairobi’s largest informal settlements, are bearing the brunt of this crisis.”
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.
The youth-focused NGO says the situation poses a serious threat to the health, education, and future of young people in the community.
“Jeffrey reminded us that localization is more than a development buzzword—it is the practice of shifting leadership, power, and decision-making to local actors. It means ensuring that
“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.
“She was selected to represent all youth in Matsangoni ward on health issues, a role that allows her to amplify and advocate for other youth and teenage mothers.”
“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.”
“This work exemplifies the powerful partnership and mutual respect that we share with Gillings,” said Jeffrey Okoro, CEO at CFK.
