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The Heart of Mental Health: Dr. Margaret’s Story - Part 2

Dr. Margaret Makanyengo reflects on her journey from psychiatry to healthcare leadership, sharing insights from her work at KNH, paediatric and HIV psychiatry, and her vision for more holistic mental healthcare in Kenya.

About this episode

In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Margaret Makanyengo, we explore the journey from building a career in psychiatry to taking on leadership and driving change in mental health care at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH).

Dr. Margaret shares the experiences that shaped her as a healthcare leader and her passion for advancing areas of psychiatry that are often overlooked, including paediatric psychiatry and HIV psychiatry. She reflects on the challenges and opportunities involved in responding to the evolving mental health needs of patients, families and communities in Kenya.

The conversation also looks at the importance of innovation, leadership and holistic care in transforming mental health services. Dr. Margaret explains why mental wellbeing cannot always be separated from a person’s physical health, family environment, social circumstances and overall quality of life.

Through her experiences, she offers a powerful perspective on what it means to lead with purpose, improve care and create lasting impact in healthcare.

In this episode, we explore:
Psychiatric leadership • Innovation in mental health • Paediatric psychiatry • HIV psychiatry • Holistic healthcare • Mental health in Kenya • Healthcare transformation • Purpose-driven leadership

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