Dr. Christy Evans visits with Janet and her baby Ella
"The new dawn blooms as we free it,
for there is always light if we're brave enough to see it,
if only we're brave enough to be it!"
-Amanda Gorman
New DAWN Africa , Inc.
-a 501(c)3 non profit corporation-
was created in response to the dire need for maternal healthcare in Dandora,
a community on the Eastern edge of Nairobi, Kenya.
We facilitated the construction of
Brother Andre Hospital (formerly Visitation Maternity),
a state of the art award winning level 3 Hospital,
on the grounds of Holy Cross Parish, Dandora.
We support the efforts of BAH staff through strategic initiatives.
DELIVERING WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES
Delivering healthy babies daily!
OUR MISSION
To address social injustice and promote empowerment by:
DELIVERING quality, compassionate, holistic Maternal-Child
healthcare to the marginalized
PROVIDING a platform where resources and need intersect
BUILDING solidarity and informed advocacy
OUR VISION
To NURTURE a thriving community of
physical, spiritual, and emotional WELLNESS
through the platform of strategic healthcare initiatives
"One thing we know for sure is that interventions for maternal care saves lives.
Specifically, the recommended prenatal visits, having an assisted delivery, and access to a clean, safe facility for giving birth all contribute to reducing mortality risk for mothers and babies. Healthy mothers and babies translate into WELLNESS for an entire community.”
-Jill Tabit, President
Contact Us
Dandora Africa Wellness Network, Inc.
Email: dandorawellness@gmail.com
MOVING FORWARD in Dandora:
Brother Andre Hospital
5 year strategic plan involves the following initiatives:
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Develop gynecology & obstetric services
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Develop pediatric services
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Expand X-ray, Laboratory, and Physiotherapy services
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Offer adult NCD (non-communicable disease) treatment:hypertension, diabetes, arthritis
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Develop capabilities in people, process, and technology
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Increase community awareness of services
