Set a reminder for my upcoming Space! xitter.cf/i/spaces/1BdGYEMrNVMGX . Tomorrow at 7.30 pm. Is Kenya ready for disease X? @mbiti_mwondi @philipmbugua @aggrealuso

🌍 International Day of Epidemic Preparedness! Epidemics and pandemics have become a stark reality, especially in East Africa, where emerging diseases like Marburg virus, Dengue fever, MPOX, and a new one Dinga Dinga in Uganda are continuing to challenge & Puzzle public health systems. Major challenges in the region have included: 💉 Limited funding for epidemic preparedness and response initiatives. 🧪 Weak health infrastructure to detect, prevent, and manage outbreaks. 🌍 Cross-border transmission risks due to high regional mobility. 📢 Low public awareness about prevention and preparedness. 🤝 Inadequate collaboration between governments, stakeholders, and communities. It's a call to action for better investments in health systems, robust epidemic preparedness plans, and regional cooperation to combat these threats effectively! 💡 What do you think is the most urgent step to improve epidemic preparedness in East Africa? 1️⃣ Increase funding for health infrastructure 2️⃣ Promote public awareness campaigns 3️⃣ Strengthen regional partnerships 4️⃣ Invest in early disease detection systems Share your thoughts! Together, we can build a healthier, safer future. 🌟

🎄 Season's Greetings from NOPE! 🎄 As we celebrate the festive season, we wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! May this holiday season bring warmth, joy, and endless blessings into your lives. Thank you for being part of our journey as we continue to build capacities and changing lives together.

Global Health - In Abuja, Nigeria last week our ED attended the Stop TB Partnership Board meeting, the Nigeria National TB Conference, dialogue on health financing, and civil society delegation meetings. The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Her Excellency Sen. Oluremi Tinubu was the chief guest at the National Conference. YES WE CAN END TB! #StopTBpartnership #EpidemicPreparednessKe

Happy Jamhuri Day! 🇰🇪 Today, we celebrate Kenya's independence and the spirit of unity and resilience. #JamhuriDay #NOPEKenya

Which approach would most effectively transform Kenya's Epidemic Preparedness and Response (EPR) framework? 1️⃣ Proactive Crisis Teams: Deploy multidisciplinary teams at county and national levels for real-time response. 2️⃣ Tech-Driven Surveillance: Invest in AI and digital tools for early outbreak detection and data-driven decisions. 3️⃣ Community-First Engagement: Build partnerships with local influencers and leaders to combat misinformation and drive awareness. 4️⃣ Policy Reform: Advocate for a permanent EPR budget line and integrate crisis management into national health strategies. 💡 Your vote shapes the future of health resilience,choose wisely!

A2)Strategic Partnership! For us, it amplified our reach and impact. By collaborating with like-minded organizations, influencers, stakeholders & health community media;we leveraged diverse expertise, networks, and platforms therefore spreading our messages further. It also brought credibility and shared ownership, making pur campaign more effective.#GHAIpartnerschat

A5) Advocacy has boosted awareness around emergency preparedness, especially in counties & underserved communities. By engaging with the public & media esp community Radios, we’ve sparked action on public health readiness in Kenya. We’ve also built a strong coalition of stakeholders—gov agencies, NGO's ( @HennetKenya @GenerationGuid1 )health pros, and community leaders. This collaboration has allowed us to create unified, impactful strategies for EPR. Community engagement has been a focus. We’ve worked to build trust, using culturally sensitive messaging to ensure local preparedness plans fit specific needs and encourage active participation. #GHAIpartnerschat

At NOPE Kenya, we are committed to strengthening health systems, promoting public health awareness, and advocating for sustainable, resilient health solutions. Our mission is to optimize access to quality health and social services, by empowering communities and strengthening local organizations. We also envision a healthy, resilient society prepared for future health challenges. In line with this vision, we  launched an advocacy initiative under our Utayari (Preparedness) Project with the help of GHAI, calling for the establishment of a Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Budget Line under the state department of public health in the Ministry of Health. This dedicated budget allocation under the Ministry of Health aim is to provide a sustainable,proactive mechanism to manage current and future health emergencies for Kenya #GHAIpartnerschat

Commemorating World AIDS Day this past weekend in Bomet 🌍❤️. Let's continue the fight against HIV/AIDS. What do you think is the most impactful way to raise awareness? 1)Community outreach programs 2) Social media campaigns 3)School-based education 4)Free testing and counseling drives" #WorldAIDSDay #HIVAIDSawareness #Bomet

🚨 We're LIVE! Join us now on X Space for the e-dialogue: Public Health Talk: The Youth and Policy Makers Epidemic Preparedness. 🔗 Tune in here: xitter.cf/i/spaces/1BdGYEMrNVMGX Don’t miss this important discussion! 🗣️ #EpidemicPreparedness #DiseaseX #PublicHealthTalk

#EpidemicPreparednessKE #Utayari #StateOftheNationAddress #SHIF Today @ 7:30pm ! Set a reminder