Pediatric and Maternal Health Solutions - Kenya
Pediatric and Maternal Health Solutions (PMHS) Kenya, founded in 2018, is a registered non-profit organization based in Siaya County, Kenya. Established by global health scientists and community leaders, PMHS Kenya integrates clinical care, community engagement, and scientific research to improve health outcomes for women and children across Kenya.
PMHS Kenya serves as the primary African implementation partner of PMHS USA, contributing to global health programs focused on reducing childhood mortality and improving maternal outcomes.
We implement high-impact programs focused on maternal and child health in Siaya and surrounding counties through:
Health Access & Outreach
- We bring healthcare to underserved areas through mobile clinics, home visits, and facility referrals.
- Services include basic diagnostics, antenatal checkups, immunizations, and chronic care management, ensuring that families receive consistent and lifesaving medical attention close to home.
Health Education & Awareness
- We empower communities through local outreach, school programs, and workshops that address key health topics like nutrition, malaria prevention, hygiene, and maternal care.
- We also distribute health literature in local languages to improve public health literacy.
- We train and mentor local Community Health Workers (CHWs) to act as frontline caregivers.
- CHWs educate households, monitor patient health, support pregnant women, and serve as the crucial link between families and health services.
Sickle Cell Disease Support
- We run screening, treatment, and counseling programs for families affected by sickle cell disease (SCD), also known as sickle cell anemia (SCA).
- Through local clinics, our clinical diagnostics laboratory infrastructure, and support groups, we provide access to essential medications, pain management, and caregiver education – reducing stigma and improving health outcomes.
Who We Are
Our Impact
Over the past 24 years, our team has partnered with local communities, health facilities, universities, and international funders to develop programs that reduce childhood and maternal mortality. Our initiatives combine practical, grassroots health outreach with cutting-edge research and training to create sustainable impact where it’s needed most.
Key Achievements
Our work is supported through long-standing collaborations with academic institutions and NIH-funded research programs.
Our work builds on more than two decades of continuous research and implementation in one of the highest-burden regions for malaria and childhood anemia globally.
• 40,000+ longitudinal clinical visits
• NIH-funded research and training programs
• Partnerships with leading U.S. and Kenyan institutions
• Thousands of mothers and children reached annually