Professor Japheth Kimanzi Gideon Mati and Margaret Mati

Professor Japheth Kimanzi Gideon Mati Professor Mati is the Director of the Institute for Reproductive Health Training and Research in Nairobi, Kenya. He is a doctor, teacher, researcher and author and is often referred to as the “Father of Modern Obstetrics and Gynecology in Kenya and one of the pioneers of reproductive health in Africa.” Professor Mati's wife, Margaret Mati is a RN and has a Masters in social work. They conducted several discussion groups with the students and their parents about growth and development emphasizing an appreciation of the changes in their bodies as they grow up, as well as hygiene and other pointers for living a healthier life.
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Margaret Mati greeting the children

March, 2009

Japheth and Margaret Mati, Teri Gabrielsen and others

March 2009

Japheth and Margaret Mati

March 2009

Japheth and Margaret Mati greeting the students

March, 2009

Dr. Mati speaking to the students

March 2009

Margaret Mati speaking to the students

March 2009

Esiteti mothers listening to Margaret's talk

March 2009

Margaret speaking to the mothers

March 2009

Japheth and Margaret Mati

March 2009

Margaret presented with a necklace

March 2009