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CPHD is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving health systems through training and other innovations in East and Southern Africa.

10/12/2025

Center for Public Health and Development joined the Digital Health Agency - Kenya, the Ministry of Health, Kenya, key partners, and stakeholders to validate the AI in Health Guidelines for Kenya’s health sector.

The process included extensive stakeholder consultations, a review of the best global practices, and alignment with national health and data protection policies.

Dr. Fred Mutisya, AI lead, Kenya Health Informatics Association, highlighted the importance of appropriately validating the guidelines by mapping them within the governance ladder, ensuring they align with hard law for binding force and soft law for practical implementation. This process confirmed that the are consistent with national policies and frameworks, practical for implementers, and positioned to shape Kenya’s digital health landscape responsibly.

As Kenya moves toward shaping a robust and responsible AI landscape for the health sector, the meeting ensured that the guidelines are practical, evidence-based, and responsive to Kenya’s evolving health priorities.

04/12/2025

Reliable oxygen access is one of the most transformative investments a health system can make. Through our Oxygen-as-a-Service model, we’re seeing facilities respond faster to emergencies, clinicians feel more confident in providing respiratory care, and families gain renewed trust in their local health centres.

The impact goes beyond numbers; it’s about stability, preparedness, and the reassurance that lifesaving oxygen will be there when it’s needed most. Every milestone represents a patient supported, a health worker empowered, and a community strengthened.

Read more about our oxygen work here: https://lnkd.in/diAxP8T3

05/11/2025

For most of us, breathing is effortless.
But in many hospitals across Africa, delivering medical oxygen to a patient in distress remains one of healthcare’s most complex and high-stakes challenges.

An analysis by the Center for Public Health and Development from health facilities in Homabay and Busia counties reveals a powerful story of both impact and fragility in oxygen delivery systems.

When oxygen reaches a patient on time, the results are life-saving:
𝗔 𝗻𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝘀𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘅𝗶𝗮 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟯𝟴% 𝘁𝗼 𝟵𝟴% 𝗦𝗽𝗢₂.
𝗔 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟰𝟲% 𝘁𝗼 𝟵𝟲% 𝗦𝗽𝗢₂.

Yet the same data exposes the delicate balance behind every success, the fragile power grids that keep concentrators running, the missing supplies like distilled water that can halt therapy, and the human expertise that determines whether or not a child breathes again.

The lesson is clear: 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀, 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗱𝗼.
From stable power to training and maintenance, resilience in oxygen delivery is built on the smallest details. Every breath counts, and every system behind it must be just as reliable.

27/10/2025

As Month draws to a close, we’re reminded that awareness must not end with October.

This year’s theme, 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙞𝙨 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙦𝙪𝙚, 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙅𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙈𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨, resonated deeply with us at the Center for Public Health and Development. Each woman’s story, whether of courage, diagnosis, survival, or advocacy, underscores the importance of access to early detection, quality care, and support at every step.

As we turn the page on October, we carry forward one truth: the fight against breast cancer is not a month-long campaign, but a year-round commitment.
· Here’s how you can continue making a difference:
· Encourage regular screening and self-examination
· Support women-led health initiatives
· Share stories that break stigma and spark conversations

Every story still matters. Every journey still deserves attention.

13/10/2025

The past few months have been a whirlwind of progress, collaboration, and shared purpose. With the steadfast support of our partners and the passion of our community, we’ve turned ideas into action and impact into inspiration.

Join us as we look back on the stories that moved us, the milestones that defined us, and the moments that remind us why this work matters.

Click here to read more; https://lnkd.in/dXnEmhZG

10/10/2025

Center for Public Health and Development is proud to join the Department of Children Services in celebrating hashtag at Lwala Kadawa Primary, represented by our Partnerships and Strategy Lead, Gordon Achola.

The event, presided over by CPA Carren Agengo, Principal Secretary, Children Services, Ministry for Gender, Culture, and Children Services, Government, served as a powerful reminder that nurturing a greener, healthier, and more is a direct investment in .

CPHD reaffirms its commitment to progressive partnerships.

01/10/2025

We are proud to announce the signing of a 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝐌𝐨𝐔) between the and Center For Public Health and DevelopmentCenter for Public Health and Development. This step reflects our shared commitment to strengthening the health sector, driving innovation, and improving the quality of services delivered to communities.

Through this collaboration, we will:
· Build stronger health systems
· Encourage innovation in service delivery
· Expand access to quality care for all

This MoU not only creates space for new opportunities but also deepens and formalizes the partnership we have already established with the County, laying a stronger foundation for sustainable impact and healthier communities.

25/09/2025

Center for Public Health and Development at the Pan African Congress for Radiography and Imaging 2025!

We’re proud to join healthcare leaders, innovators, and educators across the continent in advancing education, technology, and collaboration in radiology to improve healthcare outcomes for communities across Africa.

📍 Pass by our booth to learn more about our projects and how we’re working to transform healthcare systems.

17/09/2025

Our close-out meetings in 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗮, with support from Better Futures CoLab, brought together county and facility-level stakeholders to reflect on piloting the Oxygen-as-a-Service (O2aaS) model.

Over the project’s life, hashtag showed that sustainable access to hashtag is not only possible but transformative in improving patient outcomes and quality of care in resource-limited settings.

Discussions focused on disseminating findings, defining next steps for hashtag beyond donor support, and developing an asset transition plan. One insight was clear: while O2aaS is feasible and impactful, the absence of robust billing frameworks and policy guidance continues to frustrate its operationalization.

These lessons align with hashtag ’sNationalOxygenRoadmap, which emphasizes reliable oxygen ecosystems, county-level ownership, and financing mechanisms for sustainability. By grounding our work within this roadmap, O2aaS provided evidence on how innovative delivery models can complement national strategies and inform future policy.

This raises a bigger question: 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝘅𝘆𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗽 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁?

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15/09/2025

Reflecting on the 10th Association of Kenya (MAK) Conference, we at the Center for Public Health and Development are proud to have hosted a panel on the national integration of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS).

Key takeaway: POCUS is a crucial tool for transforming maternal health in Kenya.

With midwives and nurses comprising the majority of frontline healthcare workers at Level 2–4 facilities, sensitizing them to POCUS ensures early detection, timely referrals, and improved outcomes for mothers and babies.

At CPHD, we remain committed to advancing policies and practices that make POCUS a standard part of antenatal care, because collaboration and innovation are key to strengthening our health system.

12/09/2025

Final Day at the 10th Annual Scientific Conference & AGM of the Midwives Association of Kenya!

It has been an incredible experience engaging with midwives, partners, and participants who are at the heart of safe births and healthier communities, providing skilled care, saving lives, and driving lasting change in .

As Center for Public Health and Development, we are deeply grateful to everyone who visited our booth, engaged with us, and showed such great interest in learning more about our projects. Your inquisitiveness and passion inspire us to keep pushing forward in advancing health equity through research and innovation.

As the conference wraps up, we remain excited to continue these important conversations and build on the momentum created here.

11/09/2025

As we recap some of the key discussions on POCUS from the , one highlight was the urgent gap in maternal care.

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a minimum of eight antenatal care (ANC) visits for pregnant women, with at least one ultrasound scan recommended before 24 weeks of gestation. However, a significant barrier in many regions, including Kenya, is the lack of access to this vital diagnostic tool. With only 11% of Kenyan healthcare facilities currently having an ultrasound machine, expanding POCUS access is vital.

This will help close this critical gap, increase antenatal care attendance, and ultimately save lives by improving the early detection of high-risk conditions.

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