From sound waves to saved lives: 40 frontline clinicians trained and we're only halfway there

A single ultrasound scan can be the turning point between uncertainty and life-saving care. Through Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS), frontline healthcare workers learn to recognise major pregnancy complications early, allowing mothers with high-risk pregnancies to be identified and referred before it is too late.

We are proud to annouce that we have reached the halfway point of our annual POCUS training schedule!

Thanks to your continued support, 160 local healthcare workers have now completed the program and are taking their vital diagnostic skills back to their health facilities.

The Journey Continues

✅March 9th-15th : POCUS I Training
✅June 29th-July 3rd : POCUS II Training
🟨Sept. 28th-Oct. 4th: POCUS III Training
🟨Nov. 30th-Dec. 4th : POCUS IV Training

All upcoming events can be viewed from our activities calendar.

Outreach Spotlight

Working with local and international partners to bring quality healthcare closer to underserved communities.

Free Medical Camps

Our recent free medical camp at Sio Port Sub-County Hospital, Busia County, provided consultations, treatment, health education and diagnostic support to over 600 patients, bringing essential healthcare closer to those who need it most.

Images from the Sio Port free medical camp.

Rotary Grant Approved for ScanTrainer Initiative

We are thrilled to share that our joint initiative with the Rotary Club Mid Wirral has received full grant approval! This milestone funds the establishment of a state-of-the-art ultrasound simulation lab at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST).

Equipped with virtual ScanTrainer Simulator technology, the lab will provide healthcare trainees with up to 25 hours of additional hands on practice, online module access, and structured tutor guidance to further reduce maternal and neonatal mortality across Western Kenya.

Rainbow for Africa UK 10 year anniversary ball banner.

Join us as we mark 10 years of
Rainbow for Africa UK!

To celebrate a decade of empowering healthcare workers and saving lives, we are hosting the Rainbow for Africa UK Winter Ball on Saturday the 14th of November.

Tickets are officially on sale now! Every ticket purchased directly funds upcoming POCUS training schools, essential clinical equipment, and the free medical outreach initiatives.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of dinner, music, and celebration while making a direct impact on healthcare across Kenya.

Click here to secure your tickets and support the cause!

Tracy Cockburn performing an ultrasound scan.

"It reminds me why I became a Midwife"

By Tracy Cockburn, Midwife Sonographer

This was my second trip to Kenya with Rainbow for Africa UK, and once again, it has left a lasting impression on me.

The POCUS workshop trains healthcare professionals in basic ultrasound skills. Spotting early complications, breech presentation, or low-lying placenta can mean the difference between life and death for these women, yet most women in Kenya will never receive a single scan during pregnancy.

Coming from an NHS background where pregnancy ultrasound is standard care, seeing how many Kenyan women go without this is truly eye opening. Working alongside such a dedicated team of volunteers and seeing the patients gratitude reminds me exactly why I became a midwife, and why I will keep coming back.

Be a Lifesaver:
Support Our Mission Every Month

Every scan performed, every frontline clinician trained, and every life saved begins with the generosity of people like you.

A Rainbow for Africa UK trainer teaching trainees how to use the ultrasound equipment on a patient.

By becoming a monthly donor, you give Rainbow for Africa UK the predictable, ongoing support needed to train local healthcare staff, supply essential equipment, and deliver free medical care to rural communities.

Even £5 or £10 a month helps equip local healthcare professionals with the skills, tools and support they need to care for their communities.

🎁 Together we can:

  • £5/month: Support a free medical outreach camp.
  • £15/month: Help train a nurse, midwife or frontline clinician.
  • £30/month: Help expand our programmes into new communities.
🎗️ Become a Monthly Donor Today

Thank You!

To all our supporters, volunteers, donors, and partners, thank you for standing with us on this journey. Together, we are building sustainable life saving healthcare for generations to come.

The Rainbow for Africa UK Team