The Kenya Project partner Provide International has since its start in 1986 gained experience in community based approach to reproductive health, mother and child care, orphans, vulnerable children and HIV/AIDS patients. As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to experience first hand how the medical personnell at Provide International carry out their work; from educational activities to community groups - to emergency operations.

Quick overview

Some key statistics provided by Reuters Alertnet gives an idea about the healtcare situation in Kenya. The number of physicians in Kenya has not changed in decades, and there are continous reports that hospitals are understaffed and lack proper training and equipment. The Kenyan government rely on private initiatives such as Provide International to carry out health services in slum areas.

Physicians

What will you experence as a volunteer at the clinics?

In the left coloumn, we have listed a few health issues that typically make people seek assistance at one of the five clinics run by Provide International in Nairobi. Please read more about these issues and how you may assist the local staff.

Other useful links:

Reliefweb: Selected documents related to the Health sector in Kenya