Febronne Achieng

🥳Save the date!Join us for an insightful webinar towards ICPD30 and achieving UHC with @ppd_aro .Don't miss out,please register @AmrefICD amref.zoom.us/webinar/regist… @Amref_Kenya @DianaTibesigwa @fprhknowledge @DocFaustine @ECSA_HC @eannaso @Icpd25YouthKE @ecsacon @BeatriceOkundi

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄? Africa’s health leaders meet at the ECSA-HC Best Practices Forum to drive innovation and stronger health systems. Join us at the 16th Best Practices Forum & 32nd DJCC Meeting and be part of advancing: ✔️ Health Security ✔️ Innovation ✔️ Sustainability 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀: 🔹 Health Security & Pandemic Preparedness 🔹 Digital Health & AI 🔹 Youth & Demographic Dividend 🔹 Global Health Diplomacy 🔹 Financing & Partnerships 🔹 Research & Innovation 🔹 Quality of Care & Patient Safety 📍 Ezulwini, Eswatini | 📅 3rd–7th August 2026 𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘮𝘪𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘢𝘣𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦: 🔗 events.ecsahc.org #BPF2026 #CallForAbstracts #ECSAHC

A side event on sustaining quality improvement in maternal and newborn care at #IMNHC2026 featured case reports from Ghana, Nepal, Tajikistan and Côte d’Ivoire, demonstrating how continuous and simulation-based training, competency assessment, mentorship and supportive supervision are strengthening care outcomes. Discussions also reinforced the importance of data sharing across facilities to improve learning, track progress and enable timely, evidence-driven action.

Imagine enduring nine miscarriages and still finding the strength to hope again. Now imagine carrying a high-risk pregnancy, uncertain of the outcome, yet choosing to trust a health system to guide you through every step. This is what Bungoma County has made possible for mothers through strengthened Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPDSR) system. This system has transformed maternal and newborn care through better monitoring, timely referrals, and improved neonatal services. Monica, one of the mothers' from the County, has greatly benefitted from this initiative. Her high-risk pregnancy was closely managed, and when she delivered prematurely, her baby received the specialized care needed to survive, demonstrating how a responsive health system can turn risk into hope. Read more about this hope-restoring story on: maarifa.cog.go.ke/county-initiat… @GovKenLusaka @BungomaCountyKe #MPDSR #MaternalHealth #NewbornHealth #HealthcareInnovation #Devolution #MaarifaCentre

How much do we spend on improving human health? Or advancing the green transition? And where in the world does the money go? Find out in our 2025 Year in Review: novonordiskfonden.dk/app/uploads/No…

Our international work is growing – because global challenges need global solutions. Find out more about where the money goes in our 2025 Year in Review: novonordiskfonden.dk/app/uploads/No…

What does it take for companies and universities to solve food system challenges together, openly? Launched in 2023, Plant2Food is an international open innovation platform accelerating the shift to healthier, more sustainable plant‑based foods through IP‑free, early‑stage research. By bringing companies and universities together and sharing results openly, Plant2Food contributes to science‑driven innovation for human and planetary health. Explore more stories and numbers that show how our work benefits people and the planet: novonordiskfonden.dk/en/our-impact/

The 2026–2028 implementation phase of the CHAK Bread for the World Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (#RMNCAH) Project places deliberate emphasis on strengthening gender and disability inclusion in the delivery of sexual and reproductive health services. This week, CHAK teams conducted a baseline assessment and held focused group discussions with adolescents (boys and girls) and adults (men and women), including persons with disabilities, at AIC Isiolo Health Centre and AIPCA Waso Health Centre in Isiolo County. The baseline exercise is designed to establish what is currently happening on the ground before planned interventions begin, enabling accurate measurement of progress and impact throughout implementation. CHAK is working closely with Community Health Promoters (CHPs), Community Health Assistants (CHAs), and Sub-County Community Health Strategy focal persons to strengthen service delivery at community level. We remain committed to increasing #access to and improving the quality of reproductive, maternal, neonatal and child health services, including #HIVcare,#diabetes and #hypertension management in pregnancy, in line with Kenya’s FP/RMNCAH Investment Framework (2015). #InclusiveHealth #RMNCAH #GenderInclusion #DisabilityInclusion

This week, the CHAK–Jamii Tekelezi Program was privileged to host a successful U.S Department of State (DoS) visit in Meru and Tharaka Nithi Counties. The delegation commended the program for the effective implementation of the County Mentorship and Transition (#CMaT) model, noting its significant contribution to #strengtheninghealthsystems and improving the quality of HIV services at facility and community levels. Key highlights from the discussions included: a) Strengthening the integration of HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services to ensure seamless, client-centered service delivery. b) Strategic planning for the transition of services from Implementing Partners to County Governments to guarantee sustainability beyond donor support. Since the inception of the program in 2021, the CHAK–Jamii Tekelezi Program has worked closely with the County Health Management Teams (CHMTs) in both counties, supporting the implementation of HIV Prevention, Care & Treatment, and PMTCT services. This #Partnership continues to build resilient health systems and empower counties to sustainably lead HIV response efforts. We remain committed to walking this journey together —strengthening systems, empowering counties, and ensuring no one is left behind. #CHAKJamiiTekelezi #DoSVisit #CMaT #HIVPrevention #PMTCT #HealthSystemsStrengthening #CountyOwnership

Promoting Radiation Safety in Kenya’s Health Sector Today, CHAK had the pleasure of hosting two representatives from the @knrakenya at the CHAK Dosimetry Laboratory as part of the annual licensing inspection process. The KNRA team, hosted by CHAK’s Medical Equipment Services (MES) team, conducted a comprehensive review of our dosimetry services. We are encouraged by their valuable feedback and proud that they lauded CHAK’s dosimetry equipment as being of superior quality compared to other service providers. At CHAK, we remain committed to advancing radiation safety through reliable and high-quality dosimetry monitoring. @PceaKikuyu @AICLITEIN @TenwekHospital @CHSKenya @Kapsowarhosp @PceaTumutumu @Amref_Kenya @AmrefUniversity @KijabeHospital #RadiationSafety #QualityHealthcare #HealthSystems #MedicalEquipment #PatientSafety

CHAK is seeking to hire motivated professionals to support the Partnership for Education of Health Professionals (PEP) program. Kindly visit chak.or.ke for more information. Closing date for receiving all applications is February 27, 2026.

🌍✨ Have read the story of how, Lamu County, is redefining refugee-host integration with a community-led, dignity-centred model that prioritises coexistence over camps and dependency. Here, refugees and host families share resources, responsibilities & hope—proving that peace and inclusion can be homegrown. 🤝🇰🇪🇸🇴 Take a look:maarifa.cog.go.ke/county-initiat… @sheekupi @LamuCountyKe

𝐊𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐮 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 5 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚’𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬—𝐨𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐡𝐚𝐠𝐞—𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐳𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 11 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 5,841 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐬. This turnaround is powered by strong MPDSR implementation, rapid-response protocols, standardized escalation to senior clinicians, empowered maternity teams, access to blood products, non‑pneumatic anti‑shock garments, Heat Stable Carbetocin, and fully equipped ambulances supported by Kiambu County—resulting in zero ICU deaths from postpartum hemorrhage and renewed public confidence. @KiambuCountyGov @Wamatangi_

KMTC Deepens Partnership With Amref to Advance Health Innovation and Incubation Centres The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Board of Directors has reaffirmed its support for a partnership between the College and Amref Health Africa to equip students and alumni with entrepreneurial skills to create jobs in the health sector. The partnership, which has taken shape over recent months, focuses on training students in health entrepreneurship and establishing innovation and incubation centres to support the development and commercialisation of their ideas. Speaking during a meeting held in Mombasa on Wednesday, January 14, 2025, Board Chairperson Mr. Joseah K. Cheruiyot said the initiative will help graduates create opportunities beyond traditional employment. “Health training must prepare graduates for realities beyond conventional clinical roles. In today’s professional environment, success requires adaptability, innovation, and strong soft skills. Our students must graduate ready to respond to real health challenges in diverse settings,” he said. The engagement with Amref Health Africa builds on an existing partnership under the Learning for Life programme, through which more than 80,000 KMTC students and alumni are receiving training in health entrepreneurship and soft skills. The programme supports learners in identifying and developing opportunities in areas such as community health initiatives, wellness programmes, digital health solutions, and other health-related ventures. CEO Dr. Kelly Oluoch said entrepreneurship and soft skills are essential for graduates entering an increasingly competitive labour market. “These skills are critical for improving employability and enabling our graduates to create opportunities for themselves and others,” he said. Amref Health Africa’s Chief Innovation Officer, Ms. Carol Mbidyo, encouraged KMTC to establish innovation hubs across its 92 campuses, describing them as spaces where students can turn ideas into practical responses to healthcare challenges. “These hubs can nurture problem solvers who respond to real community needs,” she said. To strengthen implementation, the programme has already trained 200 faculty members in Nairobi and Nakuru to serve as trainers and mentors, with the content also available on the College’s eLearning platform to reach alumni. The proposed incubation centres will provide structured support for student ideas through mentorship, testing spaces, and guidance to help innovations grow into sustainable solutions, building on the entrepreneurship training already underway. On the sidelines, the Board and Management will consider governance documents, including the College’s Corporate Social Responsibility, and the Environmental, Social, and Governance policies, as well as human resource governance instruments, to strengthen ethical leadership, community engagement, and sustainable institutional growth. They will also hold discussions with Campus Principals, who are in a retreat aimed at charting a path to the College’s sustainability.

Call for Applications! SLAS, hosted by @KEMRI_Wellcome, gives recent graduates practical exposure to science, public health, & community research. Open to students with a B+ or higher who completed the KCPE in Kilifi County. Deadline: 25 Jan 2026 Apply: shorturl.at/OMuMg

Dreaming of a career in healthcare? There’s still time! Applications to the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) are ongoing, and this is your chance to join an institution committed to excellence, compassion, and service. Why KMTC? 1. Market-driven health programmes 2. Hands-on clinical training 3. Campuses across the country 4. An unmatched legacy of producing skilled health professionals Don’t wait until the last minute, apply today and take the first step toward making a difference in people’s lives. #KMTCat100

📢 Webinar Update Todays session, “Catch Them Young and Treat Them Nice – and the Norwegian Salmon Effect,” has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. A new date will be shared soon. Thank you for your understanding.

𝗘𝗖𝗦𝗔-𝗛𝗖 𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗺𝗶𝗱 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 This week in Kigali, Rwanda, ECSA - HC is convening the Health Economics Community of Practice (HE-COP) under the Thanzi Programme, bringing together health economists, policymakers, and partners from East, Central, Southern, and now West Africa to respond to fast-changing global financing realities. With Official Development Assistance (ODA) cuts, shifting donor priorities, and limited private-sector engagement, countries are under rising pressure to sustain their health systems. The Health Economics Community of Practice (HE-COP) has therefore become a critical platform for shared learning and strategic action. Over three days, participants are assessing the impact of shrinking funding, prioritising health spending, identifying capacity gaps for future health economists, and exchanging country reforms to strengthen long-term sustainability. As progress toward commitments like the Abuja Declaration and the Lusaka Agenda slows, initiatives such as the @thanzilaonse led by ECSA-HC are helping Member States adapt to new financing realities and build more resilient systems. Private-sector participation remains low, underscoring the need for blended financing models that combine public, donor, and catalytic private capital. Hosted with the East African Community, @YorkUniversity, University of Bergen, and partners under the HEPI and Thanzi initiatives, this workshop is building Africa’s collective capacity to navigate global shifts and safeguard essential health services across the region.

Why do some regions keep losing health workers—while others thrive? Join the Health Workforce Research CoP on 3 Dec 2025 and dive into the Norwegian salmon effect—a fresh way to understand how to attract and retain great health professionals. #HealthWorkforce #PEP #HRH

Today, NCDA and @UNIGEnews’s NCD Policy Lab hosted a workshop on advocacy priorities for access to NCD medicines, diagnostics and medical devices, bringing together stakeholders from across NCD civil society, WHO, international organisations working on access, and the private sector to discuss how to advance the #HLM4 political declaration targets on improving access to care. Participants emphasised that access to essential NCD medicines, diagnostics and other health technologies is a key component of primary health care, and that coordinated action will be needed ahead of next year’s 3rd Financing Dialogue to #ActOnNCDs.

Curious about how Counties actually run? These 5 processes explain how plans are made, budgets approved, laws enacted, and services delivered, forming the roadmap of County governance. Get the simplified County Governments Act, 2012. maarifa.cog.go.ke/node/1494