We are thrilled to celebrate World Friends' highly successful participation in the 2nd Health Conference organized by Nairobi County, which took place from 5 to 7 November. Our team and Children Sickle Cell Foundation were awarded for Best Abstract Presentation —a tremendous achievement that underscores the quality and impact of our collaborative research efforts. A total of five abstracts have been accepted for presentationTwo of our studies were presented as posters and three as oral presentations, demonstrating our commitment and dedication to advancing healthcare knowledge in the areas we serve.
Our presentations covered several key projects, reflecting the breadth of our work and ongoing collaborations. Three of the accepted abstracts (two oral, one poster) were central to the activities. sickle cell anemia research, in particular of the EKFS project “Improving the Health Pathway of Sickle Cell Patients: Quality and Access for Better Care. " We extend our sincere thanks to all our partners fundamental in this undertaking: Children Sickle Cell Foundation, Charité – University Medicine Berlin, Ruaraka Uhai Neema Hospital (Neema), Baraka Health Net and Novartis Pharma AG.
Additionally, two abstracts (one oral, one poster) were presented in thescope of the M-imba+ project (AID 012590/07/7). The poster presentation involved the Department of Medical Sciences - Infectious Diseases Unit, the School of Pediatrics of the University of Turin, and the Ruaraka Uhai Neema Hospital. The oral presentation, focusing on nutrition, involved the Campus Biomedico of Rome, the Neema Hospital, and the Tumaini dispensary. A final additional poster was presented by Esther Sankale, a Public Health Nurse from the Ruaraka Sub-County Health Department, based on activities carried out during the workshop of the regional project Establishment of a Health Network in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda (AID 012519/01/1).
This recognition constitutes concrete testimony to the value of cooperation in promoting healthcare innovation and improving community well-being.Our congratulations go to all the researchers and partners who participated with professionalism and dedication!
