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Originally published by KBC County NewsFebruary 24, 2026
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Kenyan-made training tool boosts keyhole surgery skills for women’s health

Kenya continues to face a significant surgical access gap, particularly in women’s health. Maternal mortality remains approximately 355 deaths per 100,000 live births (KDHS 2022). Specialist surgical skills are unevenly distributed, with advanced procedures concentrated in urba..
✨ Key Highlights
A Kenyan-made training tool, the Endo Bora Pelvic Trainer, is significantly boosting minimally invasive surgery (MIS) skills among doctors specializing in women's health. The Hem Practice successfully graduated its second cohort from its LAPAROSCOPIC suturing program, demonstrating a tangible method to address the surgical access gap.
- Participants are committing to 30 minutes of daily practice, with some showing competency improvements from 44% to over 80%.
- The initiative, led by Co-Founder Faith Wanjeri and developed over three years, aims to make MIS the norm in Kenya.
- The program saw an increase in female participation, reaching 80% in its second cohort, reflecting a focus on strengthening female surgical leadership.
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