Operationalizing Kinga Africa Dental Centre

Kinga Africa
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Project Snapshot

Ask Amount

KES 26,052,000

Project Stage

Pilot

Launch Date

Monday, December 30th, 2024

Project Manager

Francis Muthama

Project Partners Inc

1. Machakos County Government – Department of Health: Helping with getting permits to get the facility operational. 2. Kenya Dental Association: Connecting us with skilled dentists, offering training resources and donate equipment. They might also help us stay up to speed on best practices and standards. 3. Ministry of Education: Providing authorization to visit and engage schools under the school health program. 4. Colgate Palmolive: Providing free samples such as toothpaste and toothbrushes to be used in oral health awareness campaigns. 5. Academic Institutions: Collabarating on dental research and providing dental students for hands-on training at our facility, giving us extra hands while they get real-world experience. 6. Private sector and Corporate partners such as Safaricom Foundation and banks: Sponsoring equipment, outreach initiatives and other programs within the facility. 7. Local Community Based Organizations in Machakos: Helping spread the word for our launch and boosting community trust.

Project Summary

This project aims to revive and equip the Kinga Africa Dental Centre in Machakos to provide affordable dental care. It focuses on upgrading infrastructure and energy sources to serve underserved communities.

Intervention Areas

Digital Infrastructure & ConnectivityElderly CareEnergy EfficiencyEnergy for Enterprises / Productive UsePublic Health & Primary CareRenewable Energy & Energy Access

Target Population

Low-Income Individuals & FamiliesVulnerable or Marginalized Populations (General)

Problem Statement

Machakos residents face a severe lack of affordable dental services. The existing community facility is dormant due to a lack of equipment and high operational costs, leaving preventable oral diseases untreated.

Proposed Solution

Equip the facility with a digital X-ray, lab equipment, and a solar power plant to reduce costs. Drill a borehole for water supply and recruit skilled dental professionals.

Expected Impact

Restoration of essential dental services for thousands of residents. Reduction in oral health disparities and economic burden on families. Creation of jobs and a hub for dental research.

Sustainability Plan

The center generates revenue through affordable service fees and insurance accreditation (SHIF). Solar power and a borehole significantly reduce overhead costs, enhancing financial viability.

Budget Breakdown

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