Some stories (like Steve’s) are stranger than fiction. Surreal..

The vawulence on these streets is quite up there…. 😅

Just back from Nairobi for the launch of African Snakebite Alliance (ASA) - a vision of solidarity addressing snakebite envenoming in Africa.

ASA's commitment to research, policy & practice shines through. Proud Wellcome is part of this transformative journey! 🌍

The Deputy DG for Health Dr. Sultani Matendechero ‘ndc’(K) urged and encouraged the stakeholders to improve the existing interventions through research and innovation.
#ASA

A safer world, free from the devastation of disease outbreaks, epidemics, pandemics and all forms of public health emergencies, depends on compliance and implementation of the International Health Regulations.

Let’s all participate in these important processes.

Timely review of the International Health Regulations (2005) will go a long way in better preparing the world for the next pandemic or any other public health emergency of international concern.

'We cannot achieve #UHC without a robust and functional #PHC system' - Dr. Sultani Matendechero ‘ndc’(K) remarks during the closing of the 3-day MoH & CHMT engagement that brought together all 47 CCHFPs and CDHs to provide a progress update on PHC implementation in the counties.
#NanyukiDeclaration

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Next Wednesday 29 November at #CPHIA2023 , we're hosting a side event featuring Wilfried Mutombo, Mary Amuyunzu-Nyamongo AIHD, Dr. Sultani Matendechero ‘ndc’(K), Thoko, Dr Monique Wasunna, MBChB, MSc, PhD, DTM&H, Dr Loyce Faith Nangiro, Fabrice Boyom & Isaac Chikwanha.

More info 👉 bit.ly/40KvnTp CPHIA Official

Globally, #NTDs affect more that 1.6 billion people who are already vulnerable, causing significant suffering, disability & death.

Join us at #CPHIA2023 as we discuss the power of innovation, partnerships & patient centric approaches to #beatNTDs .

Earlier yesterday, we were happy to host a delegation from Ethiopia, who were keen on learning more about our momentous UHC launch. For every shilling spent on health promotion and disease prevention, we save 9 shillings on treatment, rehabilitation and palliative care. #ROI

We are happy and willing to walk the UHC path together as a region. The Governments of regional states can count on Ministry of Health to share our lessons learned, experience, challenges and best practices thus far. It was our pleasure to host you.

A common continental position is critical in the ongoing amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005). I was honored to sensitize African parliamentarians on their role in the process. The symbolic venue, Ghana’s parliament, was built by Pan-Africanist Kwame Nkuruma.

We are hosting a team from Amref Health Africa visiting for an exchange programme - specifically learning about primary healthcare #PHC from Ministry of Health and Amref Health Africa in Kenya. Together, we paid a courtesy call to the Ministry of Health, where we had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Sultani Matendechero ‘ndc’(K),…

At the sidelines of the 28th LEAP Platform meeting currently going on at the Lake Naivasha Resort, Kenya. Over 100 scientists from around the world have converged around the theme: innovation to foster elimination of VL in Africa, as we celebrate LEAP@20
#BeatNTDs
#LEAP20

Prof Sam Kariuki, BVM, MSc, PhD, DSc (Hons, LSTM) Dr Monique Wasunna, MBChB, MSc, PhD, DTM&H Simon Bolo Dr. Borna Nyaoke-Anoke EDCTP EDCTP3 Ministry of Health Kenya Medical Research Institute Created in 2003, LEAP has conducted extensive collaborative research for #leishmaniasis resulting in new treatment options for people living with this disease in Eastern Africa.

'We are grateful for the support of partners & regional research institutions,’ said Dr. Sultani Matendechero ‘ndc’(K).

The 28th #leishmaniasis East Africa Platform (LEAP) meeting officially kicked off today with Dr. Sultani Matendechero ‘ndc’(K) chairing the morning session.

Focus was on accelerating access to treatment for visceral #leishmaniasis patients with country presentations from 🇰🇪🇸🇩🇺🇬🇪🇹🇸🇸🇹🇩🇪🇷. #LEAP20

#LEAP20 Walking down memory lane, celebrating achievements, acknowledging the challenges and looking towards the future in controlling and eliminating #leishmaniasis #NTDs #beatNTDs

Prof Sam Kariuki, BVM, MSc, PhD, DSc (Hons, LSTM) Dr. Sultani Matendechero ‘ndc’(K) Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative Global Health EDCTP3 Takeda Pharmaceutical Ministry of Health South Sudan Ministry of Health Ministry of Health ETHIOPIA WHO Kenya GHIT Fund (グローバルヘルス技術振興基金) Dr. Borna Nyaoke-Anoke Simon Bolo NGDI UBC researchers have developed a novel oral amphotericin B formulation to treat #leishmaniasis that is cost-effective, safe, tropically stable, accessible and with positive human phase 1a/1b safety data. Ready to help!

Unprecedented. Currently going down in Kapkatet, Kericho County.. a National Dialogue on Human Resources for Health. High level attendance by Head of Public Service, Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries among others. We are pulling all stops as we power our way towards #UHC