Patient Support and CSR Activities

Patient Support and CSR Activities – ACE, Kerugoya

Good care does not end at the clinic door, and it should not depend on where you live or what you can afford. At the African Centre for Endometriosis in Kerugoya, Kirinyaga, Kenya, our patient support and CSR (corporate social responsibility) activities bring information, surgical care and compassion closer to the women and communities who need them most. They include the Healing Mama Africa initiative.

Patient Support and CSR at a Glance

Patient support: Clear explanations, confidential counselling, personalised follow-up and help finding the right next step.
Flagship initiative: Healing Mama Africa, which brings global surgeons to Kerugoya to train clinicians and operate on patients.
Community outreach: Laparoscopy Mashinani surgical camps and medical missions across Kenya and Uganda.
How to get involved: Seek support, refer a patient, partner with us, sponsor an event or volunteer.

Patient Support at the African Centre for Endometriosis

Living with pelvic pain, heavy periods or delayed pregnancy is hard, and many women are dismissed or feel ashamed to speak up. We aim to make every visit feel safe, private and respectful.

Our patient support includes:

Time to listen: We take your full story before suggesting any test or treatment.
Plain-language explanations: You will understand your diagnosis, options, risks and costs before you decide.
Confidential counselling: A safe space to talk about pain, intimacy, fertility and fears.
Personalised follow-up: Regular reviews, so you are not left to manage a long-term condition alone.
Care coordination: Help arranging scans, referrals and, where needed, input from other specialists.
Reliable education: Evidence-based information shared by Dr Joe Njagi on TikTok, Facebook and Instagram.

Why Community Outreach Matters

The Lancet Commission on Global Surgery estimated that about 5 billion people worldwide cannot access safe, affordable surgical care, most of them in low- and middle-income countries. Women’s surgical needs are often among those left waiting.

Endometriosis adds another barrier. The World Health Organization estimates that about 1 in 10 women and girls of reproductive age are affected. Research on endometriosis among African women, co-authored by Dr Njagi, highlights limited awareness and diagnosis across the continent.

Outreach narrows that gap by taking skilled care and knowledge to where women already are.

Healing Mama Africa Trust

Healing Mama Africa is an initiative championed by Dr Joe Njagi – founder, to expand access to endometriosis care in Africa. It brings surgeons, educators and patient advocates from around the world to Kerugoya, to share skills and operate on women who might otherwise wait years for specialist care.

Its 2026 conference and bootcamp took place at ACK Mt. Kenya Hospital, Kerugoya, from 16th to 21st March, with a focus on endometriosis and oncologic care. The second version is being held in Kigali Rwanda as from 1st – 4th March2027. The programme combined three things:

Multidisciplinary approach for clinicians
Complex surgery for patients with advanced disease
Education and advocacy for patients and the wider community

Hear the story in The Endometriosis Podcast episode recorded at the event, or read more on the Healing Mama Africa page

Laparoscopy Mashinani

Dr Njagi founded the Laparoscopy Mashinani Trust Fund in 2017 to bring minimally invasive (keyhole) surgery closer to communities, not only to major city hospitals. The initiative earned a Kenya Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society (KOGS) presidential award in 2020.

One example is the Laparoscopy Mashinani Surgical Camp in Nyeri, held with the Kenya Society of Endoscopic Specialties from 29 July to 2 August 2019.

Medical missions across Kenya and Uganda

Since 2013, Dr Njagi has taken part in more than 20 medical missions, offering surgical care and skills transfer in public and teaching hospitals. These include:

Mbarara University of Science and Technology Hospital, Uganda (regular missions)
Mengo Hospital, Kampala (2024)
Pumwani Maternity Hospital, Nairobi (2025)
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kisumu (2024)
Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret (2023)
A.C.K. Mt. Kenya Hospital, Kerugoya (2023)
P.C.E.A. Tumutumu Hospital, Nyeri (2019)

Recognition for Community Service

Kenya Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society presidential award for the Laparoscopy Mashinani Initiative (2020)
Appreciation Award from Friends Mengo UK for partnership in the laparoscopic and gynaecological camp at Mengo Hospital, Kampala (2024)
Rotary Club of Nairobi, Muthaiga North Award recognising exceptional dedication and service (2025)
KOGS Nairobi Branch Award for excellence in delivery of obstetric and gynaecological clinical services (2024)

How You Can Get Involved

Patients and families: Book a confidential consultation, or ask us about support options.
Referring clinicians: Refer a patient who needs specialist endometriosis assessment or surgery.
Hospitals and community groups: Invite us to discuss a surgical camp, screening day or education session.
Corporate partners and donors: Sponsor the next Healing Mama Africa edition, a surgical camp, equipment or clinician training, and share in measurable community impact.
Surgeons and medical volunteers: Join a conference, bootcamp or mission as faculty, clinician, trainee or support team member.

Why Trust African Centre for Endometriosis

Our outreach is led by a practising surgeon who also treats patients every week. Meet the team on our team page.

Obstetrician-Gynaecologist, Laparoscopic Surgeon and Endometriosis Excision Specialist (MMed OBGYN and MBChB, Mbarara University of Science and Technology)
Over a decade of clinical experience
Founder, Laparoscopy Mashinani Trust Fund
Champion of Healing Mama Africa, hosted at ACK Mt. Kenya Hospital, Kerugoya, where Dr Njagi also practises
Co-founder and Secretary, Pan-African Society of Endometriosis
Vice-Chair, Kenyan Society of Endoscopic Specialties
Member, FIGO Minimally Invasive Surgery Committee (2023–2027)

Book your visit today

You do not have to live with pain. Whether you have a diagnosis or only suspect one, we will help you understand your options and take the next step with confidence.

Medical disclaimer: This page is for general information and is not a substitute for medical advice. Care and eligibility for outreach programmes vary, so a consultation with a qualified clinician is required.