NCD burden
Non-communicable diseases account for 41% of deaths and 50% of hospital admissions.
PHILICAN MEDICAL CLINIC CBO
Health equity, built for the long term.
The Lake Victoria Health Equity and Resilience Initiative · Transforming primary healthcare in Kisumu County.
Download programme briefOUR FLAGSHIP PROGRAMME
A stronger health system, designed around people.
The Lake Victoria Health Equity and Resilience Initiative (LV-HERI) is our flagship programme to transition our clinic into an accredited Level 3 Primary Healthcare Centre and Last-Mile Health Network serving 40,000 direct beneficiaries annually.
LV-HERI is a modular, multi-donor platform with three integrated pillars and seven specialised sub-programmes. It aligns with Kenya's Primary Health Care Act (2023), Social Health Insurance Act (2023), and Digital Health Act (2023).
Explore the three pillarsA connected approach
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One community. Three pillars. Better health for all.
THE CHALLENGE
Why LV-HERI matters.
Local health systems face real challenges that call for connected, sustainable solutions.
Workforce shortage
There is approximately one doctor for every 10,000 people.
Infrastructure gap
15–20 referrals are turned away each week due to limited capacity.
THREE PILLARS · SEVEN SUB-PROGRAMMES
One programme. Connected solutions.
Each pillar addresses a vital part of delivering reliable, high-quality primary healthcare.
PILLAR 01
Clinical Infrastructure and Diagnostics
Upgrade the clinic into an accredited Level 3 Primary Healthcare Centre with laboratory, imaging, ambulance, and a 10-bed observation ward.
Explore this pillarPILLAR 02
Community Health and Vulnerable Populations
Integrated HIV and OVC care, WASH and climate health services, and a last-mile Community Health Promoter network.
Explore this pillarPILLAR 03
Digital Health and Sustainability
Cloud-based electronic medical records, telemedicine, measurement and accountability, and blended-finance enterprise.
Explore this pillarOUR APPROACH
From better access to lasting health.
When we strengthen the clinic, connect community care, and invest in sustainable systems, 35,000–40,000 residents can access reliable primary care, diagnostics, emergency referral, and continuity of HIV and OVC services.
01Inputs
02Activities
03Outputs
04Outcomes
05Impact
INVESTMENT WITH IMPACT
A transparent path to sustainability.
Phase one investment mobilises an integrated programme. Our target: at least 50% non-donor revenue by the end of Year 3.
KES 52MPhase 1 programme budget
| Programme | Focus | Budget · KES |
|---|---|---|
| SP1 | Civil works, laboratory, imaging, ambulance, ward | 27,000,000 |
| SP2 | OVC and HIV clinical and psychosocial care | 4,500,000 |
| SP3 | WASH and climate health package | 3,000,000 |
| SP4 | Community Health Promoter network | 4,000,000 |
| SP5 | EMR, KHIS, and telemedicine | 3,500,000 |
| SP6 | Monitoring, evaluation, and audits | 3,000,000 |
| SP7 | Pharmacy, claims systems, and working capital | 7,000,000 |
| Total Phase 1 | 52,000,000 | |
A PRACTICAL ROADMAP
Building, step by step.
Months 1–6
Foundation
SHA application, county MOUs, architectural designs, CHP recruitment preparation, baseline survey, and start of construction.
Months 7–18
Operationalisation
Facility commissioning, Level 3 accreditation, EMR go-live, phased CHP deployment, and SHA claims.
Months 19–36
Consolidation
Full service volume, diversified revenue, external evaluation, and decisions on scaling.
POLICY ALIGNMENT
Working in step with national and global priorities.
Stronger primary care
Primary Health Care Act (2023), Social Health Insurance Act (2023), Digital Health Act (2023), and Facility Improvement Financing Act (2023).
Health for Africa
Lusaka Agenda, Africa Health Strategy 2023–2030, and Africa's Health Sovereignty Agenda.
Shared health goals
WHO AFRO health priorities, Global Fund integration, and UNICEF community health priorities.
BE PART OF THE CHANGE
Help build the future of community health.
Partner with us to co-fund the programme, strengthen the health system, and create lasting change in Kisumu County.