The Health Drive Foundation

👩🏽‍⚕️👨🏽‍⚕️ Tobacco is not just a health issue—it's a gender and equity issue. Women had higher rates of tobacco-linked cardiovascular illness. We need cessation programs in communities, schools & workplaces. #WNTD2025KE

🇰🇪 Kenya can’t afford tobacco. 💸 Over $750 million is lost annually to treat tobacco-related diseases. Let’s channel that into education, youth, and healthcare instead of treating preventable illness. #WNTD2025KE #YouthInPower #TobaccoFreeAfrica

@GideonAustine1 @IncubatorGHAI @TawlaTZ @SEATINIUGANDA @CefrohtUg @unhco @KELINKenya @KenyaNCCK @NCDAllianceKe @Consumers_Kenya @ResolveTSL @CMAwuor @NyambokiOriri @andeko_harrison @Morgan_ke1 @oduor_kevin1 @Wangoma_tweets @valerie_aura @felix_asoha @ClaretAdhiambo @muthokijoann @GideonAustine1 IILA's Health Governance Officer, is leading efforts as we advocate for mandatory front-of-pack warning labels & restrictions on marketing unhealthy foods to children, in Kenya. Read more: shorturl.at/TqR7s #FoodPolicyKE #WorldObesityDay

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@KETCA254 @kenconetwork @scadkenya @NACADAKenya @MOH_Kenya @KeTreasury @NCDAllianceKe @DOHG14 @uicc @CRUK_Policy @JsGitali @ThomasLindi @CMAwuor @RKitonyo1 @Kiptoock @DeboraBarasa @psmuthoni @PublicHealthMoH @tcb_kenya @Being_Africa Imagine a Kenya where higher tobacco & nicotine taxes directly fund cancer treatment, heart disease management, and cessation programs. The impact would be life-changing. @MOH_Kenya @tcb_kenya @KeTreasury @NAssemblyKE, the time to act is now! #TobaccoTaxSavesLivesKE

@KETCA254 @kenconetwork @scadkenya @NACADAKenya @MOH_Kenya @KeTreasury @NCDAllianceKe @DOHG14 @uicc @CRUK_Policy @JsGitali @ThomasLindi @CMAwuor @RKitonyo1 @Kiptoock @DeboraBarasa @psmuthoni @PublicHealthMoH @tcb_kenya @Being_Africa @NAssemblyKE @NACommitteeKE @Senate_KE @EATGN @TheHealthDrive @DialogueHealth @MOH_DHP @Cofpak_Official @KILELEHealthKE @NCIKenya @kenyacardiacs A well-implemented progressive tobacco and nicotine tax system will continuously increase rates, reducing the disease burden while strengthening healthcare systems in Kenya. Taxing tobacco and nicotine will reduce consumption and protect public health! #TobaccoTaxSavesLivesKE

@KETCA254 @kenconetwork @scadkenya @NACADAKenya @MOH_Kenya @KeTreasury @NCDAllianceKe @DOHG14 @uicc @CRUK_Policy @JsGitali @ThomasLindi @CMAwuor @RKitonyo1 @Kiptoock @DeboraBarasa @psmuthoni @PublicHealthMoH @tcb_kenya @Being_Africa @NAssemblyKE @NACommitteeKE @Senate_KE @EATGN @TheHealthDrive @DialogueHealth @MOH_DHP @Cofpak_Official @KILELEHealthKE @NCIKenya @kenyacardiacs @Morgan_ke1 @GideonAustine1 @Wangoma_tweets @oduor_kevin1 @OgwenoStephen_ @ciryan_achola @Ngugimburu11 @felix_asoha @EricDean54 @MarauKenny @RoseyNabwire @muthokijoann @ckahiu @KorieCarol @mwangi_simons @valerie_aura @ClaretAdhiambo @FCTCofficial @GATC_int Tobacco taxation is one of the most effective ways to reduce smoking rates, prevent disease & save lives. Yet, health taxes remain underutilized in Kenya. Higher tobacco taxes mean fewer smokers, healthier communities, and stronger healthcare systems. #TobaccoTaxSavesLivesKE

Front-of-pack warning labels cut through the confusion by providing clear alerts when a product is high in sugar, salt or unhealthy fats. When consumers. have clear information, they make healthier choices. Kenya has a chance to protect millions from diet-related diseases by making implementing front-of-pack warning labels. The right to know is the right to health! #FoodPolicyKE

@IILAinfo participated in the National Stakeholders Meeting convened by the @MOH_Kenya focused on aligning stakeholder efforts toward the implementation of national mental health priorities, policies, and strategies. Additionally, the Ministry leveraged the forum to engage stakeholders in preparations for the upcoming 2nd National Mental Health Conference, scheduled to take place from October 2025. #MentalHealthMatters

Kenya Medical Association was honored to participate in the #IWD2025 Conference hosted by the Kenyan Healthcare Federation and Strathmore Business School. The discussions focused on advancing women’s leadership in the Kenyan health sector through organizational and systems change

@IncubatorGHAI @ResolveTSL @BloombergDotOrg @KELINKenya @eancdalliance @NCDAllianceKe @KenyaNCCK @CKyobutungi @WorldObesityDay @WorldObesity @Morgan_ke1 @Wangoma_tweets @oduor_kevin1 @OgwenoStephen_ @valerie_aura @felix_asoha @ClaretAdhiambo @EricDean54 @muthokijoann @Ngugimburu11 @CMAwuor @GideonAustine1 @NyambokiOriri @KombeMartha @TheHealthDrive @MOH_Kenya @KEBS_ke @PublicHealthMoH @psmuthoni @DeboraBarasa @HealthinfoK @Amref_Kenya @KenyaMedics_KMA @kenyacardiacs @NCIKenya @CancerProgramKE @Being_Africa @KILELEHealthKE @heartconcern_KE @DMICentreKenya @KimtaiHarry @DrPatrickAmoth @SafeFoodKenya @AfricanNCDsNet @ncdalliance @FotansKenya @goodfood_ke @Senate_KE @MOH_Kenya @KEBS_ke, we urge you to stand with public health. Support the swift implementation of mandatory Front-of-Pack Warning Labels (FOPWL) in Kenya. The evidence is clear: FOPWL works! We are counting on you to promote health & save lives. #FoodPolicyKE #WorldObesityDay

@IncubatorGHAI @ResolveTSL @BloombergDotOrg @KELINKenya @eancdalliance @NCDAllianceKe @KenyaNCCK @CKyobutungi @WorldObesityDay @WorldObesity @Morgan_ke1 @Wangoma_tweets @oduor_kevin1 @OgwenoStephen_ @valerie_aura @felix_asoha @ClaretAdhiambo @EricDean54 @muthokijoann @Ngugimburu11 @CMAwuor @GideonAustine1 @NyambokiOriri @KombeMartha @TheHealthDrive @MOH_Kenya @KEBS_ke @PublicHealthMoH @psmuthoni @DeboraBarasa @HealthinfoK @Amref_Kenya @KenyaMedics_KMA @kenyacardiacs @NCIKenya @CancerProgramKE @Being_Africa @KILELEHealthKE @heartconcern_KE @DMICentreKenya @KimtaiHarry @DrPatrickAmoth @SafeFoodKenya @AfricanNCDsNet @ncdalliance @FotansKenya @goodfood_ke @Senate_KE Countries like Chile and Mexico have implemented mandatory FOPWL and seen significant public health benefits, including reduced consumption of unhealthy products. Kenya must not be left behind in adopting this evidence-based intervention! #FoodPolicyKE #WorldObesityDay

@IILAinfo @IncubatorGHAI @ResolveTSL @BloombergDotOrg @KELINKenya @eancdalliance @NCDAllianceKe @KenyaNCCK @CKyobutungi @WorldObesityDay @WorldObesity @Morgan_ke1 @Wangoma_tweets @oduor_kevin1 @OgwenoStephen_ @valerie_aura @felix_asoha @ClaretAdhiambo @EricDean54 @muthokijoann @Ngugimburu11 @CMAwuor @GideonAustine1 @NyambokiOriri @KombeMartha @TheHealthDrive @MOH_Kenya @KEBS_ke @PublicHealthMoH @psmuthoni @DeboraBarasa @HealthinfoK @Amref_Kenya @KenyaMedics_KMA @kenyacardiacs @NCIKenya @CancerProgramKE @Being_Africa @KILELEHealthKE @heartconcern_KE @DMICentreKenya @KimtaiHarry @DrPatrickAmoth @SafeFoodKenya @AfricanNCDsNet @ncdalliance @FotansKenya @goodfood_ke @Senate_KE @unhco FOPWL is a powerful tool to promote healthier eating habits, reduce disease risk & push the food industry toward better products. Many health experts advocate for its widespread adoption to combat the growing global burden of diet-related diseases #FoodPolicyKE #WorldObesityDay

Research shows that front-of-pack warning labels effectively reduces the purchase of products high in sugars, salt, and unhealthy fats – critical in reversing Kenya’s obesity rates. Countries like Chile have already seen success, with reduced availability of unhealthy products within just a year of implementing these labels! #FoodPolicyKE #WorldObesityDay

Here to remind ya'll that @DeboraBarasa has been unable to post and pay medical interns as per the CBA 2017 ,something that has been happening seamlessly since eternity. She incompetent to the core. #18thNaMulongo #TunashukaNaMoh #FrustratedMedicalInterns

The government through MOH will be going to strike on 18th March. #18thNaMulongo #TunashukaNaMoh #FrustratedMedicalInterns @DeboraBarasa @psmuthoni

Its unfortunate @MOH_Kenya are habitual enemies to health system, how can an intern stay at home more than 1 year without posting letter, why always want to review their salaries downward? #18thNaMulongo #TunashukaNaMoh #FrustratedMedicalInterns @DrPatrickAmoth @HonWetangula

An intern steps in, ready to serve, but the system beats them down. Overworked, underpaid, unappreciated. Who does this system really serve? #18thNaMulongo #TunashukaNaMoh #FrustratedMedicalInterns

Tired of being a potato coach turned activist and blogger. I just want to be a doctor. At this rate I will reach menopause before I start my career. Mulongo you are holding my eggs hostage. I need to move on with my life #18thNaMulongo #TunashukaNaMoh #FrustratedMedicalInterns

@IILAinfo @CINKenya @KETCA254 @NCDAllianceKe @MOH_Kenya @MOH_DHP @tcb_kenya @NACADAKenya @csea_afric @DOHG14 @TheHealthDrive @scadkenya @youthagenda254 @kenconetwork @Consumers_Kenya Despite Kenya's early adoption of the WHO FCTC in 2004 & the enactment of the Tobacco Control Act in 2007, the industry has employed various tactics to influence policy development & implementation. #TobaccoControl #GHWsSaveLives #ExposeBATKenya @IILAinfo @CINKenya @KETCA254