Taita Taveta County Department of Health Services

15/09/2025

Let’s celebrate the dedication and impact of our healthcare providers!
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🌟Recognizing Our Frontline Health Heroes 🌟

Join us for the Taita Taveta County Health Department Best Practice Award Forum 🏆
📍 Taita Taveta National Polytechnic
on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 from 8:30am.

Let’s celebrate the dedication and impact of our healthcare providers! 💙

All are welcome.

LVCT Kenya CIHEB Kenya Amref Health Africa in Kenya

10/09/2025

NSDCC, Taita Taveta County Government Partner to Strengthen HIV/AIDS Response
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03/09/2025

Taita Taveta County Targets Triple Elimination of Mother-to-Child Infections by 2027
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03/09/2025

Health Services Chief Officer Violet Mkamburi visited Bungule Dispensary in Kasighau Ward, Voi Subcounty, to evaluate service delivery at the facility. She commended the in-charge, Gladys Mwanjama, and her team for their professionalism, dedication, and the overall cleanliness of the hospital.

Mkamburi noted that staff members were still actively attending to patients late in the day, describing this as a reflection of their strong work ethic. She was accompanied during the tour by Voi Subcounty acting team leader, John Kishagha.

01/09/2025

Taita Taveta Moves to Strengthen Mental Health Services https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16qR3d4xKE/

29/08/2025

Fred Hollows Foundation Hands Over Eye Care Equipment to Taita Taveta County
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29/08/2025

WE ARE LIVE 🚨

Tune in now to Sifa 107.7 FM Voi for an insightful conversation on eye healthcare.

👩‍⚕️ Dr. Asha Udu – County Ophthalmologist
👨‍💼 Mr. Carmichael Nduri – Head of Programs, Fred Hollows Foundation

🎙️ Don’t miss this important discussion!
🔗 Listen live: https://twr.co.ke/sifa-fm-voi/

27/08/2025

*Eye care stakeholders in Taita Taveta County today launched the 2025/2026 eye health planning process in partnership with the Fred Hollows Foundation*👉👉👉 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1714Ti32E6/

21/08/2025

Healthcare workers in Voi Subcounty today underwent training on Community-Led Monitoring (CLM), a people-centered accountability tool aimed at strengthening health service delivery at the grassroots.

This initiative is a collaboration between the County department of Health Services and Hope Network organization under their TB program.

County Community Health Services Coordinator Miriam Wakio said that CLM empowers communities to systematically collect and analyze data on the quality of care they receive and use the findings to engage service providers and policymakers in evidence-based advocacy for improvements.

Participants were taken through the principles of CLM, including community ownership, accountability, results-driven focus and ethical data collection.

They also explored the coordination structures from national to community level, emphasizing how local committees and community organizations can influence change by addressing service gaps and advocating for better health outcomes.

Lennos Komora, a field officer with Hope Network organization stressed that CLM is not a duplication of existing monitoring systems but a complementary tool that provides community-generated evidence to improve planning, resource allocation and the overall quality of health services.

Healthcare workers welcomed the training, noting that it will enhance collaboration between facilities and communities in addressing challenges such as access to care, human rights concerns and service gaps at the grassroots level.

06/08/2025

Taita Taveta Health Department Advances Primary Healthcare Planning with Support from USAID Stawisha Pwani

The Department of Health Services in Taita Taveta County has taken a significant step toward strengthening primary healthcare delivery by developing its Annual Workplan for the upcoming fiscal year — with strong technical and logistical support from USAID Stawisha Pwani.

Today in Voi, facility in-charges from across the sub-county convened to review and align key interventions aimed at improving access, quality, and equity in the delivery of primary healthcare services.

The session is part of a broader county-wide planning effort. Similar trainings and planning workshops were successfully conducted earlier in the week in Mwatate and Wundanyi sub-counties, with each health facility expected to develop a customized workplan that reflects local priorities and needs.

“This workplan is not just a document — it’s a roadmap to bring services closer to the people and ensure no one is left behind,” said Jacob Koiyet, County Health Records and Information Coordinator.

The workplans, developed through intensive collaboration and stakeholder engagement, outline strategic priorities for each facility — including the elimination of communicable diseases, the strengthening of community-level services, and improved resource coordination.

“These plans will guide resource allocation, implementation, and monitoring throughout the year,” added Koiyet.

This initiative underscores the County Government’s commitment to building resilient health systems and achieving universal health coverage (UHC) for all residents.

25/06/2025

The Department of Health Services is stepping up efforts to protect our children!

Over the past two days, we've been training County and Subcounty health managers as we gear up for the upcoming Measles-Rubella and Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine (TCV) Campaign this June.

This 10-day national campaign will target all children aged 9 months to 14 years across the Country. After the campaign, both vaccines will become part of Kenya’s routine immunization schedule.

Together, we’re committed to delivering safe, high-quality vaccines to every eligible child.

14/05/2025

The Department of Health Services, in collaboration with USAID Stawisha Pwani, has intensified efforts to combat HIV infections in Taita Taveta County through a renewed focus on behavior change and tailored interventions.

Speaking during a stakeholders' meeting to review the county's HIV program report as of February 2025, County AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections Coordinator (CASCO) Charity Mwabili emphasized the importance of adapting strategies to meet the needs of various population groups.

“We are reviewing our strategies for fighting HIV infections. This involves evaluating the existing methods applied on every target population. Our aim is to come up with strategies that can work well for each population segment,” said Mwabili.

She expressed optimism that the review would enhance AIDS management and help reduce new HIV infections in the County.

Mwabili also called on the county government to allocate funds for HIV support services, especially following the suspension of USAID services by the American government.

USAID Stawisha Pwani’s Omoth Ohuru reiterated the importance of behavior change communication, noting that their efforts are now focused on delivering tailored messages aimed at influencing positive behavior among residents.

“We are focusing on giving our people information which can influence them to change their behaviour which promote HIV infection," Ohuru stated.