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Natalie Githinji appeals to Ruto to support endometriosis patients
24th July, 2026 09:47 AM
Media personality Natalie Githinji has made a heartfelt appeal to President William Ruto, urging the government to improve support for people living with endometriosis by expanding access to treatment under the Social Health Authority (SHA).
Sharing her personal experience, Natalie revealed that she has battled the condition for 17 years, describing the physical, emotional and financial toll it has taken on her life.
In an open letter addressed to the head of state, issued on Friday, July 24, 2026, Natalie called on Ruto’s administration to consider including comprehensive endometriosis care under SHA to ease the financial burden faced by thousands of women.
She noted that many endometriosis patients struggle to afford consultations, surgery, medication and ongoing treatment, making it difficult to manage the condition.
“Hi, my name is Natalie Githinji, and I have battled endometriosis for 17 yrs now,” Natalie wrote.
“Mr President, @williamsamoeiruto, I also kindly ask that your government look into improving support for endometriosis patients by considering the inclusion of comprehensive endometriosis care under SHA. For many of us, the financial burden of consultations, surgery, medication, and ongoing treatment is just as painful as the disease itself.”
Natalie added that no woman should have to choose between living with debilitating pain and accessing the medical care she needs.
“No woman should have to choose between living with unbearable pain and affording the care she desperately needs,” she said.
Endo awareness campaign
Beyond improved healthcare, Natalie also appealed to President Ruto to support her Endometriosis Awareness Campaign, an initiative aimed at educating both women and men about the condition.
According to Natalie, the campaign seeks to break the stigma surrounding endometriosis and help more people recognise that it is a serious medical condition that deserves urgent attention.
“I humbly ask you to support my endometriosis awareness campaign event and initiative dedicated to educating both women and men about endometriosis, breaking the stigma, and helping people recognise that this disease is real and deserves urgent attention,” Natalie added.
She further expressed hope that the government would help make the campaign a reality, saying it could give hope to thousands of Kenyan women living with the condition.
“President, I’m trusting you’ll help us make this campaign a reality and give thousands of Kenyan women hope. If you are missing, please, @williamsamoeiruto, still consider this cry for help from women,” she stated.
