Photojournalism documenting cervical cancer screening and HPV vaccine campaigns across rural Kenya for the World Health Organization.
Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women in Kenya, claiming over 3,600 lives annually. The Women Integrated Cancer Services (WICS) project needed compelling visual documentation of cervical cancer screening initiatives across three rural counties to support Kenya's national elimination campaign.
The assignment presented unique challenges: building trust with rural communities around a culturally sensitive health topic, navigating gender dynamics as a male photographer documenting women's health experiences, and capturing the human dignity of patients while maintaining ethical photojournalism standards.
Spent 7 days embedded in each county—Nyandarua, Bungoma, and Kilifi—working alongside WHO Kenya's documentary team. The work required cultural sensitivity, patience, and trust-building with women affected by cervical cancer.
The goal wasn't just documentation—it was creating imagery that would humanize cervical cancer screening, reduce stigma, and encourage women across Kenya to seek preventive care.
Global Recognition: Work was featured in UN News article "Quatre cas de cancer sur dix pourraient être évités" (February 2026), highlighting Kenya's cervical cancer elimination efforts and the Women Integrated Cancer Services project targeting 10,000+ women across Nyandarua and Bungoma counties.
Published in WHO Multimedia Database: Images now serve as official documentation of Kenya's National Cervical Cancer Elimination Action Plan 2026-2030, supporting the country's push toward WHO's global 90-70-90 targets (90% HPV vaccination, 70% screening, 90% treatment).
Featured on WHO Kenya Twitter: Photography shared across WHO Kenya's social media platforms, reaching international health organizations, policymakers, and global health audiences.
Policy Influence: Visual storytelling contributed to Kenya's January 2025 launch of the five-year National Cervical Cancer Elimination Action Plan, demonstrating how women's health narratives can drive public health policy.
The work proved that culturally sensitive photojournalism can bridge the gap between rural communities and global health initiatives—translating complex medical interventions into human stories that drive action.