“It all goes back thousands of years. When the authors of the Bible wrote that a menstruating woman is impure for seven days, I’m sure it wasn’t a woman who wrote that. We, men, are a big part of the problem.” Conversation with Thorsten Kiefer*, CEO of WASH United and “father” of Menstrual Hygiene Day
Join Janet Mbugua in a powerful conversation with Doris, an advocate for menstrual health and endometriosis awareness. Doris shares her personal journey of living with menstrual disorders for 33 years before receiving a proper diagnosis. Read more…
Endometriosis an incurable, painful menstrual disorder affects 190 million women globally – that’s 1 in every 10 who are of reproductive age (WHO). Yet, the average wait globally for diagnosis is almost 7 years. Doris Read more…
Doris Murimi is an Author, Adolescent Menstrual Health Advocate, Founder and CEO of Endo Sisters East Africa Foundation. She also serves as the Board Secretary of the Foundation and sits on the Management Committee. Ms. Murimi has a total of twenty-five years of work experience, specifically in the fields of human Security, wildlife, land & community conservation, community development, HIV and AIDS grants management, poverty & humanitarian relief and Menstrual health specializing in Endometriosis advocacy & Menstrual Related Disorders information dissemination within the NGO/development sector in both local and regional capacities. She holds an MBA, Maastricht School of Management, Netherlands, an MSc in Skills and Performance, University of Leicester, UK and a Certificate in ‘Menstruation in a Global Context: Addressing Policy and Practice’, Columbia University, USA. FCS Murimi is a Fellow of the Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICS), a member of IHRM as well as a member of the World Endometriosis Society.
Dr. Nelly Bosire is an Obstetrician/Gynecologist with a passion for patient centered care and adolescent health. She trained at Moi University, Kenya, for her medical degree (MBCHB), graduating in 2007, and pursued her specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology in The University of Nairobi, Kenya, graduating in 2015.
Dr. Bosire runs a private practice at KMA Centre, Upper Hill, Nairobi, since 2015. As a passionate Board member, She brings to the Board her vast experience in serving a wide array of women and girls in her specialization, with a special interest in reproductive endocrinology, which leads to special attention to adolescent reproductive health; and women in the premenopausal and menopausal phases of life.
Further, she is the founder and director of Thriving Teens Foundation, an adolescent centered organization that supports adolescents through this transition period, especially those with special needs and chronic conditions. She is also the founder and director of Africa Health Governance Institute, an organization focused of supporting good governance in healthcare, with respect to strengthening health systems.
Dr. Bosire has previously served as a Member of the Medical Practitioners and Dentists’ Council (2014 to 2019) and continues to serve as a co-opted member of the Council’s Disciplinary and Ethics Committee (2015 to Date). She champions sound health policies that protect the patient’s right to quality health care and is an advocate for patient-centered care.
Amina Mohammed is an Early Years Educator with several years work experience in various schools under the British Curriculum. She holds a Bachelor in Education (Early Childhood ) from UON. She is an Endometriosis warrior who is passionate about Endometriosis Awareness and Advocacy. Ms Mohammed is a member of the Management Committee as well as the Treasurer of Endo Sisters East Africa Foundation.
Reverend Joseph Kirumba is the Senior Pastor at Gospel Preachers Church, Thika. He holds a BA in Pastoral Ministry and a Diploma in Theology from Tileo University, Minnesota, USA in partnership with T-Net International Kenya, and is currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Church Growth at the same University. He is actively engaged in community outreach, mobilization and development work on a daily basis. He has been actively involved in HIV Aids outreach, orphans and vulnerable families support as well as advocacy on women reproductive health – specifically endometriosis awareness. He has been especially instrumental in coordinating grassroots networks in Thika for the latter. He is a Board Member and Trustee of the Endo Sisters East Africa Foundation
Margie Koech serves as Head of Department Occupational Therapy in the School of Health Sciences at Presbyterian University of East Africa. She is also a trained Counselor and is passionate about women’s reproductive health and emotional well being. She holds a BSc in Occupational Therapy, San Jose State University California – USA, and an MA in Biblical Counselling, International Leadership University, Kenya.
She is a Board member and Trustee of the Endo Sisters East Africa Foundation
Dr. Atunga Nyachieo (PhD) is the current board chairman of Endo Sisters East Africa foundation. He is senior research scientist at the Institute of Primate Research (www.primateresearch.org) working on reproductive health research (focusing on testing new therapies for endometriosis). He has made significant contribution to the understanding of the pathogenesis of endometriosis as well as testing new remedies for this disease using the baboon as model. Dr Atunga holds a PHD in Biomedical Sciences, MSc in Molecular Biology and BSc.
Flora Osendo is a Flight Attendant at Kenya Airways PLC with several years work experience in the industry. She hold an undergraduate degree in Community Development and a Postgraduate degree in an MBA in International Business Management. Ms Osendo is a Rotarian and a member of the Rotary Club of Stoni Athi. She is an Endometriosis warrior who is active in her Advocacy efforts. She is a Board member of the Endo Sisters East Africa Foundation.
Dr Owiti is an Obstetrician Gynecologist and fertility specialist with a passion for improving women’s lives by positively impacting on their treatment and reproductive health services. She is the current Head of Department Obstetrics and Gynaecology at The Kenyatta National Hospital and honorary lecturer at the University of Nairobi.
Dr Owiti holds a Masters degree in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Fertility training in India, Kiel – Germany, Belgium & United Kingdom. She is a member of the Kenya Obstetrical & Gynaecological Society of Kenya (KOGS), Kenya Society of Endoscopic Specialties (KESES), European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) and Steering Committee Fertility and Andrology Society of Kenya (FASK).
Ms. Annie Gitau is a Board Member and Trustee of the Endo Sisters East Africa Foundation Board.
As a dedicated Board Member, Harveen brings a wealth of experience and a passion for making a positive impact. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Business Administration. In addition to her experience in the healthcare industry, she also has a dynamic background in entrepreneurship, and has founded ventures including Job Guru Africa and Poseidon Collection, showcasing a keen ability to drive innovation and create opportunities.
Beyond the business realm, Harveen is an Endo Warrior, committed to raising awareness about endometriosis and advocating for early diagnosis. Drawing from personal experiences, she passionately supports initiatives that empower individuals facing similar health challenges. Through her involvement with the Endo Sisters East Africa Foundation, she has made valuable contributions in organizing engaging activities that foster endometriosis awareness and support.
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