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Posted on May 8, 2024
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Addressing Type 1 Diabetes Training Gaps in Kenya’s Healthcare Landscape

In the scenic landscapes of Nandi, Uasin Gishu, and Elgeyo Marakwet counties in Kenya, a silent struggle persists within the healthcare system – the management of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) among children. Amidst the picturesque surroundings, many children face missed diagnoses, delayed treatments, and management gaps, amplifying the burden of this chronic condition. However, […]

Posted on May 8, 2024
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Empowering Healthcare Warriors: Tackling Type 1 Diabetes in Kenya’s Frontier Counties

In the rugged terrains of Trans Nzoia, West Pokot, and Turkana counties in Kenya, a silent epidemic threatens the health and well-being of children – Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM). Against the backdrop of vast landscapes, the challenges of missed diagnoses, delayed treatments, and rising chronic complications loom large, underscoring the urgent need for intervention. […]

Posted on April 24, 2024
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Co-Creating Training Materials for Type 1 Diabetes in Kenyan Children and Adolescents

In a major collaboration, the Pediatric Endocrine Society of Kenya (PESK), the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), and the Ministry of Health, Kenya, have joined forces to address the critical issue of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) in children and adolescents. This partnership marks a pivotal moment in the healthcare landscape of Kenya, aiming to […]

Posted on April 24, 2024
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Improving Diabetes Care: Coastal Kenya Training Initiative for Better Health in Lamu, Tana, Kilifi.

The Pediatric Endocrine Society of Kenya (PESK) and Partners Address Type 1 Diabetes Care Challenges in Coastal Kenya: Insights from Recent Training Program Learn how PESK, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health Kenya and the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), conducted a targeted training program to tackle Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) care challenges […]

Posted on April 24, 2024
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Improving Diabetes Care: Training Program in Coastal Kenya (Kwale, Mombasa, Taita Taveta)

Pediatric Endocrine Society of Kenya (PESK), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health Kenya and the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), recently organized a comprehensive training program focused on Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) care in Mombasa, Kwale, and Taita Taveta counties. This initiative aimed to address challenges like misdiagnosis, underdiagnosis, management gaps, and associated […]

Posted on March 20, 2024
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Transformative Type 1 Diabetes Training in Nairobi and Kirinyaga Counties

In a significant stride towards improving healthcare in Nairobi and Kirinyaga Counties, select healthcare workers underwent specialized training on managing Type 1 Diabetes. Facilitated by the Pediatric Endocrine Society Kenya (PESK) in collaboration with the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), this initiative marks a positive milestone in the region’s healthcare landscape. Type 1 Diabetes, a […]

Posted on March 6, 2024
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Transformative Type 1 Diabetes Training in Nakuru County

n a significant stride towards improving healthcare in Nakuru and Baringo Counties, select healthcare workers underwent specialized training on managing Type 1 Diabetes. Facilitated by the Pediatric Endocrine Society Kenya (PESK) in collaboration with the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), this initiative marks a positive milestone in the region’s healthcare landscape. Type 1 Diabetes, a […]

Posted on February 27, 2024
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Strengthening Healthcare: Transformative Type 1 Diabetes Training in Embu and Tharaka Nithi Counties

In a significant stride towards enhancing healthcare in Embu and Tharaka Nithi counties, a successful training program focused on type 1 diabetes management among children and adolescents has unfolded. This transformative initiative, led by the Pediatric Endocrine Society Kenya in collaboration with the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) and the Council of Governors (CoG), has […]

Posted on February 27, 2024
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Empowering Communities: Successful Type 1 Diabetes Training in Nyeri and Nyandarua Counties

In recent developments aimed at enhancing healthcare in Nyeri and Nyandarua counties, a significant stride was made in the management of type 1 diabetes among children and adolescents. The success story unfolded through a comprehensive training program tailored to equip healthcare professionals and caregivers with essential skills and knowledge. This training was done by Pediatric […]

Posted on February 22, 2024
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Type 1 Diabetes Training Nyeri

PESK with CHAI under COG, have planned to address gaps of missed diagnosis, delayed diagnosis, poor management I’m type 1 DM through training of select healthcare workers in county and subcounty hospitals Dr. Muriu, Director of medical services, Nyeri county giving his remarks on NCD burden. He emphasized the need for enhanced primary care networks, […]