Quarterly Clinics
Continuous Care. Lives Saved.
At the heart of the Shikuri Project is a simple but powerful model: consistent, high-quality care for the same children over time.
What Happens Every Quarter
At each clinic, children receive:
Comprehensive medical review by trained clinicians
Thorough health assessments conducted by qualified clinicians to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective care.
Monitoring of disease progression and complications
Continuous tracking of the condition to detect changes early and prevent complications.
Medication management and adherence support
Careful oversight of prescribed treatments with guidance to help patients take medications correctly
Nutritional counseling and caregiver education
Personalized care strategies regularly reviewed and adjusted to meet each patient’s evolving needs.
Updated, individualized care plans
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Access to Specialist Care
When more advanced evaluation or treatment is required, children are referred for specialized care at Homa Bay County Hospital, where they receive:
Expert examination by the lead sickle cell specialist
In-depth evaluation by a senior specialist with extensive experience in sickle cell care.
Advanced diagnostic assessment
Use of specialized tests and tools to gain a deeper understanding of the patient’s condition.
Management of complex or high-risk cases
Focused care for severe or complicated cases, with tailored strategies to reduce risks and improve outcomes.
Between Clinics: Care That Continues in the Community
Community Health Workers: The Lifeline Between Visits
Trained community health workers (CHWs):
One Year of Continuous Care: The Results
This cohort of children has now received a full year of uninterrupted, quarterly clinical care combined with continuous community monitoring. The results have been remarkable:
- Dramatic reduction in acute crises requiring emergency intervention
- Significant drop in hospital admissions among enrolled children
- Near-total adherence to medication regimens, supported by 3-month dispensing and CHW follow-up
- Improved growth, stability, and overall health status across the cohort
- Zero loss to follow-up—every child remains actively in care
- Caregivers report increased confidence and ability to manage their child’s condition at home
Continuous Monitoring That Saves Lives
This combination of:
ensures that:
Why It Matters
In regions like western Kenya, children with conditions such as sickle cell disease often go undiagnosed—or are diagnosed too late.
Shikuri changes that trajectory:
- Early diagnosis → Early intervention
- Quarterly clinics → Structured care
- Medication in hand → No gaps in treatment
- Specialist referral → Advanced care when needed
- Community health workers → Daily protection
Clinic Days
May 14, we celebrated a powerful milestone for The Shikuri Project! One full year of continuous clinics completed for our inaugural cohort of 30 children in Homa Bay County, Kenya—and the results have been spectacular!
One full year of continuous clinics completed for our inaugural cohort of 30 children in Homa Bay County, Kenya—and the results have been spectacular!
We proudly congratulate our patients, caregivers, community health workers, medical partners, and our generous donors whose commitment made this possible.