Kwale Health Forum......
Kwale Health Forum (KHF), a non-profit network, is a platform for health and development partners, collaborating to reduce the enormous health burdens in Kwale District, Kenya, by contribution to the strengthening of effective, accessible and affordable health services delivery.
The Infant Mortality Rate in Kwale District ranks among the highest in Kenya, currently 91.5 / 1000 live births, compared to 77.3 / 1000 nationally. Over 70% of the population live below the WHO poverty line. The top five leading causes of morbidity are Malaria (41%); Respiratory Tract diseases (21%); Skin Infection (7%); Diarrhoeal diseases (7%) and Intestinal Worms (4%). The current population estimate is at 579,599 with a growth rate of 2.62%. (Source: Kwale District Health Records & Information Report 2004). HIV prevalence is 9% according to sentinel site results 2004.
Why Kwale Health Forum? Established in 2000, to tackle these enormous health burdens, KHF works in direct collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MoH), to network the Community; Government Ministries; Non Governmental Organisations; Community Based Organisations; Faith Based Organisations and the private sector, to avoid duplication and contribute to the advocacy, promotion and improvement of the health status of Kwale by more efficient, accessible and affordable health services.
KHF facilitates and encourages joint health activities (i.e. Health Action Days, Community Health Awareness etc.); Consultations between health and development providers; Effective communication and open dialogue; Capacity building of all stakeholders, including staff morale; Building trust and understanding. The overall immediate objective is to strengthen collaboration between and within member organisations to affect the MoH’s annual work-plan targets. (source Ministry of Health Work Plan 2005-2006).
Recognised by the Government of Kenya, Health Sector Reform Secretariat and the World Health Organisation as a best practise role model to strengthen linkages between Health Management Teams and Non -Government health providers, KHF works as a partner with the Ministry of Health, while recognising the Ministry as having the overall responsibility for health services provision. KHF controls ownership of all
The KHF Secretariat is the hub of this unique health network, striving to share the strengths and weaknesses of member projects / objectives / activities / achievements / surveys etc., to enhance delivery and avoid duplication.
How you can help:
Contributions towards
The day-to-day cost of running the KHF secretariat. 2005 budget Ksh 600,000/- (US$8000)
IT communications development Ksh 500,000/- (US$6,600);
Sponsorships of health personnel capacity build through access to on the job training or e-learning Ksh10,000 to 80,000/- (US$133 - 1066) per term.
(source KHF Strategic Plan 2004 –2008)
KHF members, through the elected KHF Steering Committee, administrate and monitors all funds received. Annual financial audited accounts are available.
KHF Calendar of Events. Click here.
Our Vision
“Equitable and quality health care provision in Kwale District, Kenya”
Further information contact:
Kwale Health Forum
P.O. Box 5229, Diani Beach 80401
South Coast, Kenya, East Africa
Tel: +245 (040) 3204036
Fax: +245 (40) 3202589
Email: khf@africaonline.co.ke
Web page: www.dianibeach.com/community
Physical address KHF office:
Opposite Southern Palms Beach Resort,
Diani Beach Rd, Diani, South Coast, Kenya, East Africa.
Bank:
Commercial Bank of Africa Diani Branch,
P.O. Box 5260, Diani.
Swift Code CBA FKENX
A/c number: 0324139001 Kwale Health Forum
Registered:
Ministry of Home Affairs, Department Social Services Kwale,
No. DSS/KWL/MTG/6/2002
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