In a high-stakes environment defined by precision, protocols, and powerful technology, Naomi Githaiga stands out not just for her steady hands, but for her steady heart. As a brachytherapy nurse at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital, she bridges the gap between complex science and compassionate care — walking with women through fear, pain, and, ultimately, healing.
In this World Nurses Week special, we enter the quiet intensity of the brachytherapy unit at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH), where Naomi Githaiga delivers hope one patient at a time.
Since 2017, Naomi has been on the frontlines of internal radiation therapy for cervical and endometrial cancer, guiding patients through one of the most precise, intimate, and emotionally demanding forms of cancer treatment. Her story is one of compassion, skill, and resilience, as she supports women not just through treatment, but through fear, stigma, and strength.
This is more than nursing, it’s walking with patients through their most vulnerable moments and helping them come out stronger on the other side.
