CFK Africa, a nonprofit organization dedicated to combating extreme poverty in Kenya’s informal settlements, has been honored with three prestigious awards for its exceptional healthcare services in Kibera, Nairobi’s largest informal settlement.
Nairobi City County presented CFK Africa with the coveted “Best Performing Health Care Facility” award, recognizing its top-tier neonatal care, as well as its leadership and human resource management.
“We are incredibly proud of our clinical staff and community health promoters who work tirelessly to deliver critical healthcare services around the clock,” said CFK Africa’s Executive Director, Jeffrey Okoro. “This recognition is a reflection of the tremendous impact their work is having, not only in Kibera but across all the communities we serve.”
CFK Africa was selected from a competitive field of 113 community-based organizations, public health facilities, faith-based institutions, privately run healthcare providers, and non-governmental organizations, all of which were evaluated by CIHEB-Kenya (Center for International Health, Education, and Biosecurity).
The organization’s Tabitha Medical Clinic and Tabitha Maternity Home, both located in Kibera, play a central role in CFK Africa’s healthcare programs. Since its opening in September 2019, the Tabitha Maternity Home has provided life-saving maternal and child health services, including family planning, antenatal care, safe delivery, and postnatal care. The facility operates 24/7, ensuring that patients have constant access to quality healthcare.
To further support emergency services, the Tabitha Maternity Home offers an ambulance service, removing barriers to critical care for patients who may struggle with transportation logistics.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the staff of the maternity home were recognized as “Frontline Heroes” by the Gates Foundation for their resilience and dedication in maintaining continuous care throughout the crisis.
“Good health starts even before birth,” Okoro added. “Our mission at CFK Africa is to ensure that mothers in informal settlements receive the highest quality neonatal care, reducing maternal mortality and giving every child the best possible start in life. Every mother and child deserve nothing less.”