kikuyu dental clinic kikuyu, kenya

The Building of a Dream“…with God, all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26

Kikuyu Hospital Kikuyu Hospital Dental ClinicDental Clinic

Presbyterian Church of East Presbyterian Church of East Africa Africa

Kenya, AfricaKenya, Africa

From a small beginning….In June, 2000, a work group from the First Presbyterian Church

of Fargo, North Dakota, USA, traveled to the PCEA Kikuyu Hospital in Kenya. They took with them supplies to equip a small room at the hospital for a dental clinic.

Upon arrival at Kikuyu Hospital, the dental supplies were unpacked and inventoried by Dr. Bill Hunter, a dentist from Fargo, and his wife Carolyn.

The room where the clinic was to be located and the available dental chairs were shown to the Hunters.

During that visit, discussion continued between Dr. Hunter and the Medical Officer in Charge, Dr. Salvador de la Torre and the trip leaders, the Rev. Richard Raum and Sharon Secor. The dream of building a modern, well equipped dental unit began.

the dream began…

Since then, the path has been similar to the paths walked in Kenya; filled with ruts and sometimes seemingly impassable,

but always lined with beauty and the miraculous evidence of God at work in the world.

And through it all has been the constant truth that

“…with God, all things are possible.”

The VisionThe Vision

To develop and build a dental clinic at the Kikuyu Hospital in Kenya to serve the dental care needs of the local and regional population.

To provide quality dental care in a pleasant environment with state-of-the-art equipment in place.

To develop outreach programs to the neighboring schools and orphanages and to promote preventative dentistry through education.

To serve as a training center for graduate students from the University of Nairobi Dental School.

Dr. Nelson MalenyaDental Officer in Charge

To provide opportunities for mission-minded dental professionals to volunteer their services.

Dr. Bill Hunter, USA and Dr. Nelson Malenya, Kenya

To provide a facility operated and maintained by Kenyans that is financially self-sustaining.

Inserting a porcelain fused to metal crown on a patient

A full mouth scaling

Dental lab technician preparing a partial denture.

Dental nurse sterilizing equipment

THE NEED THE NEED FOR FOR

DENTAL DENTAL CARECARE

There are only 700 dentists in Kenya, serving a population of over 32 million.

Kikuyu HospitalDental Clinic

Kenyans know that dental health is essential to the quality of life for themselves and their children.

Dental care is not readily accessible to the people of Kenya.

The Kikuyu Hospital Dental Clinic will help to address the critical need for access to quality dental services.

Immediate, comprehensive and preventative dental health care for children and adults.

Comprehensive dental care will we be offered on a fee for service basis, with profits used to provide services to the poor.

A Partnership in Health Care

The Kikuyu Hospital Dental Clinic Project is a partnership with stakeholders in Kenya and the United States.

Members of the Kikuyu Hospital Building Committee and faculty of the University of Nairobi Dental School in 2004.

In 2002 a Memorandum of Understanding was developed and agreed upon, and serves as the framework for the development of the dental clinic.

Partners Partners Building a Building a

DreamDream

The Kikuyu Hospital, founded in 1908, serves a population of 500,000, and has a long history of providing critical medical services to the region.

The Kikuyu Hospital

Eye Unit

General Hospital Unit

Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Unit

The Hospital is operated and managed by Kenyans.

Medical Officer incharge.

Finance Officer

PCEA Moderator andGeneral Secretary

Hospital Management Comm. ChairHospital Administrator

Medical staff

Kitchen staff

The Dental Clinic, located on the Hospital campus, is operated by the Hospital which is responsible for its successful operation.

Kikuyu Hospital Dental Clinic Committee of the First Presbyterian Church continues to oversee the successful launch of this project.

First Presbyterian is responsible for handling donations to the project through a dedicated account.

First Presbyterian Church, Fargo, ND

Individual Contributors

Contributing Congregations1st Presbyterian Church, Goldsboro, North CarolinaSardis Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, North CarolinaIndependent Presbyterian Church, Birmingham, AlabamaFirst Presbyterian Church, Fargo, North DakotaThe Outreach Foundation, providing project management.

Presbyterian Church, USA

Dental Partners

The International College of Dentists, USA, providing professional and financial support.

Dental supply companies and dental equipment manufacturers: design assistance and financial support

Patterson Dental Supply

RAMVAC Corp.

A-dec, Inc.

Business Plan/Clinic Operations

Management

•Dental Officer in Charge (DOC)Qualified Dentist responsible for operations of the clinic.

•Administrative BoardResponsible for oversight of the clinic, made up of:

•The Dental Officer in Charge and representatives from:

•Kikuyu Hospital•The Hospital Management Committee

Advisory BoardResponsible for oversight of the clinic during the first two years of operation, with the objective of self-sustainability.

Board Representation:First Presbyterian Church, FargoDental ManufacturersInternational College of DentistsAppropriate consultants

The dream becomes a reality…

•Jawkim Architects, Kenya•David Shultz, AIA

USA consultant•Neat Construction•Metro Engineers•P.K. Ngugi and associates

Budget

Phase I Building Construction $ 150,000

Phase II Equipment $ 100,000

Phase III Operational Expenses $ 100,000 for Two Years

TOTAL Budget $ 350,000

Out of a pile of rocks,a clinic grows!

The groundbreaking.

Construction begins!

The equipment is purchased

and stored at Magnum, Ltd. warehouse.

Shipping Day!

One more box Loaded

The loading crew The appreciative committee

Thank you, Magnum

By land…..

and by sea….

The shipping route…..

The container arrives

…and the equipment is installed.

Kikuyu Hospital Dental Clinic

“…with God, all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26

Kikuyu HospitalDental Clinic DedicationSeptember 9, 2006

Phase III of the project is underway….

The community is being served….

Opening the Doors …the dream continues

Consider the opportunity to be part of this important project through a generous contribution to the Kikuyu Hospital Dental Clinic.

Your contribution will provide needed resources to fulfill this vision.

We are well on our way to improving the quality of life for current and future generations of Kenyans by providing much needed dental education and care.

“…with God, all things are possible.”

Matthew 19:26

Asante sana! Thank you!

Contributions

Project Contributions may be sent to:

Kikuyu Hospital Dental Clinic c/o First Presbyterian ChurchP.O. Box 327Fargo, North Dakota 58107

Make Checks payable to:First Presbyterian Church

Contacts

For more information, contact:

Rev. Steve ShiveFirst Presbyterian ChurchP.O. Box 327Fargo, ND 58107Phone (701) 293-6311Fax (701) 293-9067Email sshive@firstpresfargo.org

Sharon Secor1433 8th Street SouthFargo, ND 58103Phone (701) 232-1732Email sjssecor1@aol.com

William Hunter, DDS1205 16th Avenues SouthFargo, ND 58103Phone (701) 293-6669Fax (701) 235-2297Email whunter@aol.com

Marty Hoag1018 Oak Street NorthFargo, ND 58102Phone (701) 232-3811Email mghoag@yahoo.com

The Building of a Dream“…with God, all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26

Kikuyu Hospital Kikuyu Hospital Dental ClinicDental Clinic

Presbyterian Church of East Presbyterian Church of East Africa Africa

Kenya, AfricaKenya, Africa