Short Introduction on Lunga Lunga Health Clinic
Profiles of Community Health Workers:
Virginia Kakii Nzwili
A CHW for many years
'I feel honoured to be assisting. I am now famous and was recognised by the Area Chief.'
Jane Muthoni Mburu
At CHW for many years
'It is a call within me that I feel strong and need to help the needy and the sick in my village.'
Francis Mwangi Kibunja
10 years as a CHW
'By the grace of God I don't have TB, but I have helped many to access diagnosis and treatment. I find pleasure in helping the sick and needy and have set aside 2 days a week to do home visits and homebased care to my neighbours. The respect I am accorded motivates me.'
Eshter Wairimu Muchiri
8 year as a CHW
'I have a passion to serve my people and this is what drives me. With the network in the slum I am able to link my patients with other service providers who can help them. When people recover fully from TB it brings me joy.'
Rukia Wako Kune
6 years as a CHW
‘I do this work because I love to help mankind who may be faced with difficulties in life.’
Ngana Alex Malenya
10 years as a CHW
'Armed with the training I receive through Malteser International I am determined to give health education to inform my people about HIV and reduce the stigma.'