The Hospital buliding

We are grateful to Global Christian Interaction who continued to support the construction of our Children's Hospital. Challenges were faced late in 2007 when it was realized that due to the increased cost of construction materials, transport and labor, the funding received would not be sufficient for the completion of the hospital. The construction of the basic structure is completed though funding is needed (about $40,000USD) for the sewage system, electrical wiring, painting and furnishings. Still, we have not let this dampen our spirits and dreams for this hospital to serve the most vulnerable children in Kenya. Ripples International has been working with a team from the Ministry of Health, and a team of volunteers, to ensure that once funding starts flowing again, all other aspects of the hospital, policies, guidelines and set up are already prepared. We are praying for funding for the hospital to come through in the next half of the year, to enable us to open in mid 2009

Equiping the Hospital

The Ripples International Children's Hospital Meru Kenya is hoping to be open for outpatient services by June of 2009. To do that we would need to have the remainder of the building completed and a list of equipment and supplies need for the lab, doctors, and nurses filled. We trust that God will provide. Once He has we will be ready to start providing the best medical service possible for the sick and needy children many living with HIV/AIDS. Below is our list of supplies and equipment needed before we can open the first floor for outpatient services. If you can help or if you know someone that may like to please contact us at the email or phone number just below. Thank you for your help!
 

Equipment and supplies needed

During the week of April 20 there were multiple meetings to determine what is needed for phase one of the hospital – scheduled to open in June of 2009. After consulting with previous report prepared by Flambert Holdings Limited of Nairobi, Kenya and the health care ministry team – we have compiled a list of what is needed for Phase 1. It is possible in the next two weeks we will be adding some items to this list. A full list of consumables will follow by end of May 8, 2009. A copy of the report from Flambert will be enclosed as well. This list provides more detailed information, model numbers, and technical names for what is needed. Please note that all of the items listed on Flambert’s report are on our final list. Some of that report addresses the hospital inpatient opening in the future and will be included in Phase 2.

Name of Item Needed Quantity
BP Machine 6
Scales
Bathroom 2
Stepping Clinical 3
Baby Hanging 2
Stethoscopes
Doctor 3
Nurse 4
Fetal 2
Diagnostic Sets 3
Examination Lamp 2
Extra Bulbs 3-5
Medium Pedal Bin 8
Mobile Trolley 5
Examination Couches 5
Pillows 5
Pair of Sheets 12
Macintosh 5
Lockable Desk w/Drawers 6
Desk Chairs 6
Client Chairs 25
Wheel Chairs 2
Stretcher for Patient 1
Lockable Drug Cabinet 3
Drug Trolley 3
Hospital Bed 1
Hospital Bed Mattress 2
Sheets for Hospital Bed 2 pairs
Pillow 1
Suction Machines 3
I.V. Stands 3
Ambubag 2
Bedside Locker 1
Large Dressing Table 1
Bench for Clients 3
Refrigerators (2 for lab) 4
Portable Fetal Heart Monitor 1
Infant Measuring Mat 1
Screens 7
Locked Records Cabinet 3
Thermometers
Digital 12
Digital Sleeves 4 boxes
Basic 6
Hydrations Corner (?) 1
Demonstration Table 1
Auto Claves
16 liters 2
50 liters 1
Theatre Light Single Reflector 1
Extra Bulbs 3-5
Instrument Sets
Suture 5
Dressing 5
Surgical 12
Oxygen Cylinder w/Apparatus 2
Microscopes 2
6 Tube Centrifuge Machine 1
Glucometer 6
Shaker Timer with Speed Control 1
Micropipettes 2
Measuring Cylinders (3 sizes) 2
Reagent Bottles 6
Centrifuge Tubes 5 doz.
Graduated Pipettes 2 boxes
Test Tube Rack 3
Staining Rack 3
Spirit Lamp 1
Extra Bulbs 3-5
Wash Bottles 6
Staining Rods 2
Tourniquets
Permanent/Reusable 5
Disposable 5 boxes
Coupling Jar 12
Blood Grouping Tile 2
Neube Chamber 2
ESR Tubes 4 doz.
ESR Stand 3
Lab 1 hr. Timer 2
Sahlis Haemometer 1
Haemo Control Meter 1
Roller Mixer 1
Bunsen Burner 1
Wire Loop 3
Petri Dish 5 doz.
CD4 Count Machine 1
Hematology Analyzer 1
Chemistry Analyzer 2
Viral Land Machine 1
Lab Incubator 1
Water Bath 1
Hot Air Oven 1
Analytical Weighing Balance 1
ELISA Kit 1
Operation Table 1
Operation Light 1
Extra Bulbs 3-5
Patient Monitor 1
Anesthetic machine 1
Theatre Boots 5 boxes
Gloves 12 boxes
Medium, Large & Extra Large
Drug Counter for Pharmacy 1
Needle Destroyer 2
Portable Ultra Sound with Printer 1
Portable ECG Machine 1

Consumables for Out Patient Clinic – On Going

If you can help with any of these needs please contact us below. Thank you

 

How Ripples International is governed

Trustees:
The highest organ in the organization is made up of Ten (10) members of various nationalities; Four (4) Americans, Four(4) Kenyans, One(1) Briton and One(1) Nigerian.

Governing Board:
Thirteen (13) Members: Term is 2 Years. Core Roles: Accountability, Governance, Strategic Planning and Resource Mobilization.

Executive Board of Governors:
3 Members. This is the internal executive council that comprises the Governing Board Chair Person, Treasurer and Secretary.

Directors:
2 Members: Currently the Founders of the organization who are the vision carriers manage the organization on a day to day basis.

Core Leadership:
5 Members being The 2 Directors, The Senior Program Officer, The accountant and The Officer In Charge Health Sector. They are responsible for checks and balances and overall management.

Department Heads Leadership Team:
- 4 Members Comprises of Senior Program Officer, Officer In charge-Health Sector, HR/Admin Officer, Project Officer. They manage the projects within RI and report directly to the Senior Program Officer and the Directors.

Staff and Volunteers:
- 52 staff and 3 International volunteers. Work directly with beneficiaries in programs and reports directly to department heads. The number is on the rise and may vary from time to time.

Community Volunteers:
154 Members. Provides grass root support for program execution. They report directly to the RI staff in program related matters and to the Chief in administrative matters.