HACEP Kenya visited Uriri Sub-County Hospital to deliver test kits and train stakeholders
HACEP Kenya conducted an implementation support visit to Uriri Sub-County Hospital, delivering newborn SCD test kits and facilitating a technical orientation with multidisciplinary stakeholders.
Sessions focused on practical workflow alignment from newborn screening to referral, including sample integrity, result tracking, and structured follow-up for infants identified at risk.
"Early identification only saves lives when referrals are completed and families are supported through every next step."
Participants emphasized the need for timely data entry and collaborative review meetings to close gaps between screening, confirmatory testing, and treatment linkage.
Priority action areas agreed in Uriri Sub-County Hospital
- Routine stock checks and proper use of screening kits
- Standardized data capture in facility records
- Strengthened feedback loops between facilities and county teams
- Ongoing mentorship for service quality improvement
The visit reinforced HACEP Kenya's county-wide commitment to sustainable newborn screening systems that connect every identified child to timely and appropriate care.
