Advancing Kenya's Women's Health through Policy and Fem-Tech Capacity Building

Anne Beatrice Kihara with Moses Madadi, both of the University of Nairobi in Kenya, will pilot a multipronged approach to support research and development for women’s health in Kenya. They will co-develop a policy and regulatory framework that integrates gender equity, working with government stakeholders, including the Ministry of Health and regulators, as well as civil society groups and women-led organizations. They will develop case studies of healthcare technologies for women’s health, focused on how accessible these technologies are for women in underserved communities; launch community-based campaigns to increase awareness and understanding of women’s health and healthcare solutions; and train healthcare professionals in applying an equity perspective in women’s health research and care. Community feedback will guide an iterative approach throughout these efforts.