Working in Partnership
“Pamoja twaweza…unless we work together, we will not manage this; together we can.”
This study is led by Kenyan partners, with a strong emphasis on local ownership and contextual relevance:
LVCT Health piloted the approach and is a lead player in strengthening community health system and scale-up. Homa Bay County government are co-investigators. KEMRI conducts large health systems trials in Western Kenya. LSTM supports the research and data digitisation experts from GiND develop and test systems for data linkage adapted to each county. We work with the sub-county county teams and hundreds of community health volunteers that identify pregnancy and refer women to ANC services.
Together, we work alongside hundreds of CHPs and local sub-county teams who are vital to identifying pregnancies and referring women to services.
LVCT Health, Kenya-Lead
LVCT Health is an established Kenyan NGO, registered in 2002, renowned for implementing health programs at scale in Kenya and beyond. Through their vision of empowered, healthy and resilient communities, LVCT Health remains a leader in designing and implementing innovative health programs in the areas of HIV, sexual and reproductive health, maternal and child health, gender-based violence, mental health, and systems strengthening. LVCT Health utilises a research, policy, and practice cycle across our interventions. They provide technical support to governments and stakeholders at regional, national, and county levels to strengthen health systems and deliver high-quality health services. LVCT Health bridges the gap between communities, facilities, and policies, ensuring the needs of the vulnerable and most marginalised members of society are met. LVCT Health’s unique capabilities include innovative strategies for reaching underserved and vulnerable populations, and technical support to governments and stakeholders at regional, national, and county levels to strengthen health systems and deliver high-quality health services. As the project lead, LVCT is instrumental in strengthening community health systems and facilitating scaling efforts.
Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)
KEMRI is a state health research organisation established in 1979, dedicated to improving public health through research and innovation. As a key player in the Kenyan health sector, KEMRI conducts extensive studies in various fields, including infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, and maternal and child health. With a strong commitment to evidence-based practices, KEMRI collaborates with local and international partners to conduct large-scale health systems trials and research initiatives aimed at addressing critical health challenges in Kenya and beyond. The institute is recognised for its expertise in implementing research with a direct impact on health policy and practice, making significant contributions to the development of effective health interventions and strategies. KEMRI’s multidisciplinary team of researchers, scientists, and health professionals works seamlessly across various programs to generate data and provide comprehensive solutions that enhance health outcomes.
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM)
LSTM is a state health research organisation established in 1979, dedicated to improving public health through research and innovation. As a key player in the Kenyan health sector, KEMRI conducts extensive studies in various fields, including infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, and maternal and child health. With a strong commitment to evidence-based practices, KEMRI collaborates with local and international partners to conduct large-scale health systems trials and research initiatives aimed at addressing critical health challenges in Kenya and beyond. The institute is recognised for its expertise in implementing research with a direct impact on health policy and practice, making significant contributions to the development of effective health interventions and strategies. KEMRI’s multidisciplinary team of researchers, scientists, and health professionals works seamlessly across various programs to generate data and provide comprehensive solutions that enhance health outcomes.
Homa Bay County
