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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
