In just five decades, we've transitioned from a time when the loss of a child haunted many parents to an era where each child, when vaccinated, has the opportunity to not just survive but also flourish. #VaccinesWork

As part of #WorldImmunizationWeek activities, health workers in Embakasi East and Kamukunji sub-counties, Nairobi County, are undergoing sensitization on active/passive defaulter tracing. The focus is on tracing children who have not completed their immunization schedule.

Are vaccines safe or not? Can one get multiple vaccines at once? There are so many questions about vaccination. Here are the answers. #WorldImmunizationWeek National Vaccines & Immunization Programme Kenya Ministry of Health Health Promotion Kenya Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance UNICEF Kenya USAID Kenya WHO Kenya

False vaccine information risks community health: ⭕️More disease exposure ⭕️Outbreaks ⭕️Strain on healthcare. Let’s stop the spread of false information about vaccines #WorldImmunizationWeek National Vaccines & Immunization Programme Kenya World Health Organization (WHO) Kenya Ministry of Health.

#vaccine misinformation has played a huge role in Keeping Kenya’s vaccination rate low. This #WorldImmunizationWeek, let’s strive to get the correct knowledge. #moh_kenya #gavi #theVaccineAlliance #unicef #unicef_kenya #usaid #who_kenya

Today, we celebrate the superheroes who wear love as their cape and kindness as their superpower. Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms out there! 💖 #MothersDay #LoveYouMom #MomLife #SuperMom

Join us this week on the #MakalayaTumaini show as we highlight the crucial role of parents in safeguarding their children’s health by getting them #vaccinated against #polio. Stay informed and educated! #vaccineskenya #MOH_Kenya #UNICEF_Kenya #poliovaccine #VaccinesSaveLives

Pentvalent vaccine helps protect against diphtheria,tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B & Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) infection, a crucial component of Kenya's immunization program, with over 80% of children vaccinated. Know your vaccines! #immunization #pentavalentvaccine

International Day of Play is a reminder that we need to provide parents and caregivers with the support they need to care for and play with their children.   Together, we can build a world of play and connection for every child. #MakeTime4Play

Aggression in childhood shapes adult perceptions. Teachers should boost student confidence and performance. Kenyan schools must replace corporal punishment with mentorship, counseling, and tutoring. Let's make learning fun. #makalayatumaini #cometwendeshule #teacherstudent

Meet Eugine Liondo, a dedicated 20-year-old who served as the primary caregiver for his mother, a cervical cancer survivor. Listen as Eugine takes us through his journey of resilience amidst the battle against cervical cancer #EndCervicalCancer #CervicalCancerSurvivor

Ensuring students' basic needs like food in schools fosters better education, as food provision boosts concentration,while hunger impairs cognitive function leading to poor performance. Let's unite to ensure students are well-fed. #makalayatumaini #cometwendeshule

Today we celebrate all the wonderful fathers who shape the way we see the world, who support our dreams and tell us that we can do anything we put our mind to. To the new dads, the old dads, the forever dads, Happy Father's Day!​ #happyfathersday #Fathersday2024

Part of a better tomorrow involves getting immunizations early to prevent the risk of mass infection, but worry not, we’ve shared the key vaccines and how frequently you should get them. #immmunization #vaccines #Unicef

On today's episode of HPV: True Tales, we look at the importance of early cervical screening, because detecting cell changes early makes it easier to seek treatment and prevent cancer from forming. #WashaNjia #HPVTrueTales #HPV #hpvvaccine #cervicalcancer #unicef

Schools are where students spend most of their time for close to 12 years as they prepare for the outside world. ​ Above are a few ways to foster healthy student-relationships. Swipe left to learn more!​ #cometwendeshule #unicef #education

Andrew Jones, UNICEF's Deputy Director of Immunization Supplies, highlighted insights on the new malaria vaccine, R21, now widely distributed in African nations including Kenya, citing its 45% effectiveness rate. #immunization #malariavaccine #malaria #UNICEF

Ever wondered how vaccines work? They introduce a harmless part of a pathogen to boost your immune system, forming memory cells to fight off diseases. Get vaccinated for a healthier life! #MakalaYaTumaini #immunization

School culture worldwide emphasizes high achievement to build reputations, leading students to neglect social activities out of fear of failure. Swipe left to learn how to support students' mental health! #MakalaYaTumaini #cometwendeshule #education #mentalhealth