November 19, 2015

Small Change Awards: Spotlight on Homa Bay

Small changes can make a big difference.  The Global WACh Small Change Awards are given to improve the patient experience in low and middle income countries by improving clinical care, patient satisfaction, workforce empowerment, and health service delivery for programs befitting the health of women, adolescents and children. We recently reviewed several highly inventive applications and ultimately funded three outstanding proposals. Among our award recipients was Dr. Liru of the Homa Bay Hospital in Homa Bay, Kenya.

Homa Bay has one of the worst child mortality rates in Kenya, primarily caused by respiratory infections, malaria, diarrhea and neonatal conditions. Dr. Liru Meshack, a pediatrician at Homa Bay, identified inadequate respiratory support equipment as a barrier to reducing inpatient case fatality at the hospital.  Dr. Liru requested new respiratory equipment that could save the lives of critically-ill children and adolescents at the hospital.

Global WACh is very excited to partner with Homa Bay hopsital through our Small Change Awards.  Here is a video showing the need for new equipment and a heartfelt thank you from our partners in Kenya.

The Small Change Awards are supported through private donations from people like you. You can make a gift on our website’s Small Change Award page or give through the UW
Combined Fund Drive that supports more than 5,000 nonprofits in the UWCFD campaign (Charity 1481904).