Kenya and Tanzania joint project
Accelerating access to blood disorders care in Kenya and Tanzania
Project supported by a grant from Novo Nordisk Foundation

Partner institution
Kenya Haemophilia Association (KHA)
and
Muhimbili National Hospital in Tanzania
Represented by
Stella Rwezaula, Dr
Kibet Shikuku, Dr
Duration
3 years
Status
Formalisation
Objectives
- Improve access to blood disorders care infrastructure in both countries by establishing or strengthening 16 centres in 3rd and 4th level hospitals and making basic care available in all counties/regions of Kenya and Tanzania
- Increase diagnosis rate by equipping the centres and through awareness raising and screening activities (diagnosing 600 new people with haemophilia)
- Empower the national patient organisations
- Create or upgrade the national blood disorders registries
- Build strategic alliances and advocate for improved care
- Leverage the learnings and experiences from both countries