Umma Muslim Hospital (UMH) is faith based Health Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) registered in Kenya in 2020, so far it has operational presence in Northern Kenya, Nairobi and operational office in Machakos county. "When a man passes away, his good deeds will also come to an end except for three: Sadaqah Jariyah (ceaseless charity); a knowledge which is beneficial, or a virtuous descendant who
prays for him (for the deceased)" Narrated by Abu Hurairah, Sahih Muslim. Umma Muslim Hospital (UMH) is faith based Health Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) registered in Kenya in 2020, though existing as an entity from 2019, so far it has operational presence in Northern Kenya, Nairobi and operational office in Machakos county. It’s an initiative of Muslim youth mainly of medical professions and religious leaders who come together to subsidize on how to cover gaps in health care among the neediest members of the society through provision of affordable quality health care services. Basem etal (2020) mentioned that delivering high-quality care to patients of the Muslim faith requires an understanding of the differences in cultural and spiritual values. Important differences include diet, ideas of modesty, privacy, touch restriction, and alcohol intake restriction. Globally, Muslims represent substantial portions of society, and Islam remains the fastest-growing religion in the world. It is highly likely that a healthcare professional will care for a Muslim patient during his or her career. The Muslim faith encompasses several ethnicities with diverse views regarding illness and healthcare. As a result, the care of Muslim patients provides challenges for many non-Muslim healthcare providers. The Islamic faith can influence decision-making, family dynamics, health practices, and risks and the use of healthcare. UMH would address the unique needs of Muslim patients, including issues related to culture; religion, such as the need for same-gender providers, hygiene, strict prayer times observation and adjustment of medication regimens for Ramadan among others. Despite UMH being Muslim based faith NGO, its designed to serve humanity regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation or disability, the Hospital is meant to provide all kind of health care services with more focus on Reproductive health. The humanitarian situation in Kenya and around the world has deteriorated rapidly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, desert locusts, recurrent waterborne disease outbreaks, flooding and slow recovery from the recurring drought. Access to basic social services is limited for vulnerable populations, particularly women and children. The pandemic has disrupted critical health services and negatively impacted maternal and child health and nutrition indicators. UMH requests US$20.2 million to address the critical needs of vulnerable population in Kenya more so Women and children and therefore requesting well-wishers and donors to contribute generously to the Organization. For more details, related to donations kindly reach out to contacts provided. Vision:
To provide and be a global leader in patient-centered healthcare with excellence in quality, service and access. Mission:
The mission of the Umma Muslim Hospital consists of the following:
• Contributing to better health for all people in Kenya and around the world through the advancement of appropriate and properly-managed healthcare facilities;
• Contributing to enhancing the performance of health care systems by supporting initiatives to improve their responsiveness, efficiency, effectiveness, equitable access and quality of care;
• Contributing to the development of effective healthcare management;
• Offering a platform for free exchange of ideas, expertise and information among national and global community of healthcare organizations and management professionals;
• Supporting activities leading to a better recognition of the role and functions of health care organizations in general and hospitals in particular;
• Taking positions on national and global issues affecting health care facilities operations, practices and policies;
• Acting as the national and global representative of its Members in the dialogue with other global health care organizations. The Umma Muslim Hospital will pursue its mission through:
• Organizing national and international congresses, field study courses, conferences, courses and seminars in healthcare policy, operation and management;
• Producing hospital and other healthcare services publications of various nature;
• Supporting and engaging research on hospital and other healthcare services;
• Maintaining an information Centre and providing knowledge brokerage services on hospital and other healthcare services.
• Providing expertise and advisory services on hospital and health care for policy, operation and management;
• Undertaking such projects or programmes or other initiatives as deemed appropriate to accomplish its mission. Core values:
• Universality of health care: Different approaches to the coverage of costs and the financing of the provision of services aside, no one should be barred access to healthcare.
• Good quality health care: In recognition of the different levels of quality of care and scientific development, patients are entitled to the best quality of care which is achievable for them within their own systems of health care.
• Patient-centered health care: Members of the UMH aim to deliver patient-centered and transparent health care services, involving patients and community in the planning and organization of their treatment, providing a high level of safety and to enable fair redress if failures are committed.
• Equity and solidarity: The Members of UMH are seeking to bridge the inequalities in the provision of health care services by solidarity which is to be granted regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, the social status and the ability to pay.
• Evidence and dignity: New challenges for health care provisions, either demographic, economic and technological developments will be reflected by Members of the UMH in a manner which is based on evidence and guarantees the utmost protection of the dignity and integrity of human beings.
