Biography
A Public Health, Community Development, Monitoring, and Evaluation specialist with 13 years of experience in TB Implementation both clinical and programs. I have been working for the County Government of Nairobi/Kenya supporting TB programming for the last 9 years at the County level and at the Sub County level for 7years. I have excelled in leading and managing teams, being innovative, making clinical decisions, program
Design implementation and working with different stakeholders
Key Impacts
Active tuberculosis screening and case finding within informal drinking establishments and drug abuse dens in Githurai, Nairobi County, Kenya
This study emphasizes the importance of developing TB case-finding strategies specifically designed for individuals who engage in alcohol and substance use. This group, often stigmatized and hard to reach, faces significant barriers to accessing care, linkage to care, and treatment adherence.
Source: Conference 2024
Screening and finding active TB among individuals undergoing Methadone treatment at Ngara Methadone Clinic in Nairobi County, Kenya
Prioritizing individuals on methadone programs as a key and vulnerable group for TB is essential. This includes the development of an inclusive strategy and implementation of community-based interventions tailored to the needs of people who use drugs.
Source: Conference 2024
Integrated, community-centered screening for chronic respiratory diseases in high-risk Nairobi hotspots using digital chest X-rays with artificial intelligence (AI)
Digital chest X-rays with AI have proven to be highly effective tool for screening chronic respiratory diseases. It facilitates the early identification of abnormalities, including tuberculosis, COPD, asthma, and lung cancer, enabling timely intervention and treatment.
Source: Conference 2024