A New Dawn for Health in Siaya County: The Launch of the RMNCAH Act
January 29, 2025, Siaya County stood at the forefront of a significant healthcare revolution. County Chief HE James Orengo unveiled the first ever Siaya County Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescents Health Act (RMNCAH Act)—a groundbreaking piece of legislation that aims to transform the health landscape for its residents. This moment was not just a formality; […]
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT.
Empowering young women equips them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make informed decisions about their lives. This leads to positive outcomes:✅Empowered women are more likely to prioritize their health, seek quality healthcare, and make informed choices about reproductive health and family planning.✅ When girls have access to education and are encouraged to pursue […]
STOP CERVICAL CANCER! Get HPV Vaccine.
What can I do to prevent cervical cancer? Cervical Cancer is preventable through the HPV vaccine, so make sure you get vaccinated when the vaccine is available at the facility. Early screening of women of reproductive age will also help identify the cancer. #NYECBOVoices. #NyimineNyaloNyimineMalo.
CERVICAL AWARENESS MONTH.
We observe Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, let’s unite to advocate for screening and prevention. It is essential to empower each other by encouraging the women in our lives to get screened. Together, we can make a difference! 💪💪💪 Let’s spread the word, support one another, and work towards a future where cervical cancer is no […]
NYECBO’s Participation at AWID 2024
NYECBO, supported by FEMNET, joined thousands of activists, advocates, and feminists from around the world at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre in Bangkok for the 15th international AWID forum. The forum’s theme, “Rising Together: Connect, Heal, Thrive,” perfectly aligned with NYECBO’s mission to build competent, healthier, and economically stable communities. Key Sessions and Discussions […]
THE SIAYA COUNTY REPRODUCTIVE,MATERNAL,NEONATAL,CHILD AND ADOLESENCE HEALTH (RMNCAH) BILL JOURNEY.
It has been an interesting journey for the RMNCAH Bill in siaya county for it to reach where it is. Nyimine Empowerment CBO(NYECBO) has been part of the bill from inception to consolidation last week. RMNCAH bill is a transformative legislative initiative aimed at improving healthcare access and outcomes for vulnerable population in Siaya County. […]
WORLD MENTAL HEALTH 2024
Mental health is one of the least talked about subject in todays world. The society has a negative view on mental health .People are usually treated differently and made to feel ashamed or embarrassed about their illness. On this World Mental Health Day 2024, we emphasize the theme “It is Time to Prioritize Mental Health in […]
“VOICES OF CHANGE: WHY INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY MATTERS”
International Youth Day, celebrated annually on August 12, serves as a platform to recognize the contributions of young people and raise awareness about the challenges they face worldwide. This year, the theme is “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development.” This theme underscores the significant role that digitalization plays in advancing the Sustainable Development […]
FROM HIDDEN TO HIGHLIGHTED: THE KAMBAJO DISPENSARY TRANSFORMATION.
Nyimine Empowerment CBO focuses on enhancing community health through advocacy, capacity building, and conducting Community Led Health Monitoring (CLHM). Our commitment to empower communities led us to implement the Living The Dream project (LTD) in Kambajo dispensary in Bondo sub county, Siaya county. The project is about health monitoring and advocacy and ensuring that the […]
COMMUNITY DATA ANALYSIS
This week NYECBO did a second data analysis for data collected at Kambajo dispensary on client service satisfaction. The community of Kambajo dispensary has reported an improvement in privacy and confidentiality of health services since the last data analysis conducted by NYECBO in November 2023. The findings show that users feel their personal information is […]