Health Programs
KCCB Commission for Promotion of Integral Human Development (CPHID) -
Catholic Health Department of Kenya (CHDK)
Catholic Health Department of Kenya is mandated with the responsibility of providing oversight, coordination, representation, advocacy and lobbying and building the capacity of the expansive network of Catholic health services spread across Kenya in the 28 Catholic Arch/Dioceses.
The department also facilitates the development and implementation of the Church’s health lobbying and advocacy strategy, facilitating the formation and strengthening of strategic partnerships with government agencies and development partners in the health sector.
The health apostolate is part of evangelization and promotes access to high-quality and affordable health care and medical training services, ensuring compliance with health policy guidelines while upholding the dignity of the human person in accordance with the Catholic Social Teachings.
Programs
Base of Pyramid Project (BOP) & iCARE Project:
KCCB in partnership with Novo Nordisk through the Royal Danish Embassy in Kenya (RDE) since 2012 under BOP project facilitates access to diabetes care for people at the base of the economic pyramid in low- and middle-income countries. The main objective of the programme is to advocate for better access to affordable quality diabetes care to vulnerable populations. This will reduce the burden of diabetes in Kenya and empower the healthcare workers and patients through capacity building.
Healthy Heart Africa Programme (HHA)
Creating public awareness on hypertension, screening and early diagnosis of Hypertension among the general public. Through the programme we have reached 15,299,980 people with hypertension screening, identified 3,102,528 people with elevated blood pressure, diagnosed 708,045 new patients with hypertension and initiated 308,759 patients on treatment for hypertension and put 399,286 people on lifestyle modification.
The programme has also trained 386 health providers and 583 Community Health promoters (CHPs) improving knowledge among health care providers through trainings, workshops, OJT, mentorship and support supervision visits.
Partnership for Education of Health Professionals (PEP)
PEP Programme in Kenya is a comprehensive initiative designed to strengthen human resources for health (HRH) and improve access to high-quality prevention and care for Cardiometabolic Diseases (CMDs) and online Blended learning (OBL), particularly among vulnerable populations. 19 Medical Training Colleges have been sensitized on the programme.
Vatican WASH Initiative
The project is an initiative by the Dicastery for the Promotion of Integral Human Development working to improve WASH conditions in Catholic Health facilities globally.
Access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) is essential for human health, dignity, and community resilience. However, many healthcare facilities and households in Kenya still lack these basic services, posing significant health risks.
A 2020 Ministry of Health assessment revealed that fewer than 50% of healthcare facilities had running water with soap at critical service delivery points—a situation mirrored in a 2022 survey across seven counties. The absence of WASH services in healthcare facilities increases the risk of infections, undermines patient safety, and impedes efforts to combat
antimicrobial resistance, especially in maternal and child health care.
KCCB Ad-Hoc Commission for Aids Relief
(Kenya Aids Response Proramme)
HIV CARE & TREATMENT
KCCB ACTS Program (short for Accelerating, Transitioning and Sustaining) funded by U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through Centre for Disease Control
(CDC) implemented in 57 Faith-based facilities across 9 counties of Western Kenya (Homabay, Kisumu, Busia, Siaya, Migori, Kisii, Vihiga, Bungoma and Kakamega) aimed at acceleration of high-quality comprehensive HIV prevention, care, and treatment services, to sustain gains in epidemic control and achieve the 95-95-95 targets, and transition to an integrated and sustainable service delivery model for the FBO sector, through evidence-based, equitable, person- centered HIV services with lasting collaborations with stakeholders. 82,324 people have been reached and put on life saving drug (ARVs).
Tuberculosis (TB, TB/HIV) In Kenya, tuberculosis remains a significant public health challenge. Despite being preventable, treatable and curable, TB affects thousands each year, especially in vulnerable communities. Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops aims to improve TB treatment outcomes through a multi- faceted approach to combat TB. This includes community mobilization, training healthcare workers, and ensuring the availability of diagnostic and treatment services.
