A recent meeting of the Community Health Strategy Technical Working Group was held at the Wajir Afya House boardroom to discuss key points and recommendations in an effort to address Intimate Partner Violence in the County. From the meeting key finding were reached at, which are; a total of 119 Community Units (CUs) operating in […]
The USAID Private Sector Engagement (PSE) Program, led by Chief of Party Sylvia Wamuhu, alongside USAID representatives and in collaboration with officials from USAID Stawisha Pwani Program, recently conducted a visit to Mombasa County, a key implementation area for the program. The visit aimed to engage with critical stakeholders to promote partnerships and advance the […]
In recent assessments, several key gaps were identified in the implementation of Binti Shupavu clinics. These issues were primarily related to the absence of Community Health Assistants (CHAs) and Community Health Promoters (CHPs) during clinic days. This absence placed an undue burden on service providers, who had to simultaneously educate adolescents and deliver family planning […]
Population Services Kenya (PS Kenya) is at the forefront of using social marketing to make essential health products more accessible and affordable for all Kenyans. By strategically combining behavior-change activities with effective sales and distribution strategies, PS Kenya ensures that vital health products reach people across the country, improving overall public health. PS Kenya collaborates […]
June is globally recognized as Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness about mental health issues affecting men and boys. This observance aims to combat the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and encourage those in need to seek help. In Kenya, mental health is a critical but often overlooked aspect of overall well-being, […]
The 7th RHNK Annual Scientific Conference, themed ‘Priorities for Advancing Adolescents and Youth Sexual Reproductive Health Rights (AYSRHR) in Africa,’ gathered leading organizations and professionals dedicated to enhancing the health and rights of young people across the continent. At the forefront of this pivotal event was PS Kenya, demonstrating its unwavering commitment to advancing reproductive […]
In the vibrant marketplace of Homa Bay County, Sarah Akinyi stands confidently behind her fruit stall, however, beneath her warm smile lies a story of immense hardship and untold pain. Sarah, a devoted mother of four, never anticipated the devastating turn her life would take. One fateful day, as she went to fetch water from […]
The Accelerate project, an active member of the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Technical Working Group (TWG) in Kajiado, took a significant step in addressing GBV by organizing a sensitization activity for bodaboda riders in the County. The event, held on 20th June 2024 at the Ildamat Stadium, brought together bodaboda riders, representatives from the county government, […]
In an era where effective communication is pivotal to public health, Population Services Kenya (PS Kenya) stands out as a pioneering organization. Long before Social Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) gained prominence, PS Kenya was already leveraging innovative strategies to influence health behaviors and improve outcomes nationwide. Their transformative efforts have significantly impacted critical health areas […]
On June 6, 2024, Population Services Kenya (PS Kenya) leadership team, including three members of the Board, the Chief Executive Officer: Dr. Margaret Njenga, Finance Director: Alex Misoi, and Social Enterprise Director: Stella Gituku, visited Narok County to observe firsthand the significant impact that PS Kenya’s reproductive health projects have had in the county. Through […]