Women-led health non-profit · Kajiado County, Kenya
Our Impact
Entepesi Kenya has been active in Kajiado County, Kenya since October 2021 — reaching 99,226 beneficiaries. Here is what that has meant, program by program.
Every action we take impacts the lives of others around us. The question is: Are you aware of YOUR impact?
Since October 2021
Cumulative figures across all Entepesi Kenya programs in Kajiado County, 2021 to date.
Program by program
Every outreach follows a fully integrated approach: nutritional screenings, blood pressure monitoring, medical personnel to diagnose, prescribe medication or refer, basic medicines for treatment, and a station for health-related education.
The number one way to implement preventive care. When communities receive education on sexual reproductive health, menstrual health, women's health, hypertension and nutrition, they know more about their bodies and their health.
Screening identifies people living with non-communicable diseases, including those already diagnosed but not receiving treatment. The program now covers hypertension, diabetes and malnutrition, alongside cancer, HIV and hearing screening at outreaches.
Continuing education for health workers and Community Health Promoters: visiting professionals and specialists deliver short CME courses that build capacity and understanding of health topics.
Studies have shown that up to 65% of women and girls in Kenya cannot afford sanitary pads (Afri-Can, 2015). EK provides pads and assists in making them more available for girls and women in need.
Scholarships for needy students pursuing health-related degrees, diplomas and certificates — growing a home-grown health workforce for Kajiado County.
Food relief packages for families in need, each identified in partnership with the Ministry of Health, plus nutrition screening and referral in the community.
Vaccines help prevent serious illnesses such as HPV or COVID-19, and prevent life-altering diseases such as measles or polio. Entepesi Kenya ensures childhood immunizations are available at every medical outreach.
Entepesi Kenya takes part in stakeholder meetings to advise on policy forming, advocate against harmful cultural practices and coordinate with other organizations serving the county.
Be part of the impact
Every gift becomes a screening, a treatment, a pack of pads, or a term of school fees for a future nurse.
