"Between 60% and 80% of leading risk factors for premature deaths and years of healthy life lost due to disability are within an individual’s control." Global Health Centre | ✍️Maayan Jaffe-Hoffman | Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) richard horton Kalipso Chalkidou Haidong Wang #GBD healthpolicy-watch.news/majority-of-to…

Dive into KELIN's latest article reflecting on the journey of the constitution and the future of health related human rights in Kenya. Let's protect the gains we've made. #KatibaDay2024 #KatibaAt14 Allan Maleche Margaret Nyambura Ngina muyanga V kelinkenya.org/wp-content/upl…

1. On #KatibaDay2024, I celebrate positive contribution of #Constitution2010 - ensuring that vulnerable communities we work with have a solid framework to enforce & protect right to health, advocate for implementation & hold government accountable. KELIN

"Safeguarding human rights is the foundation of any effective health intervention,” says KELIN's Allan Maleche at the launch of NEPHAK 's Strategic Plan. Read more here: kelinkenya.org/kelin-joins-ne… AYARHEP-KENYA UNAIDS Global PEPFAR Stephen shikoli Network of TB Champions Kenya Division of National AIDS and STI Control Program

Read about collaborative dialogues convened by KELIN with support from Aidsfonds International focusing on HIV prevention tools and IP challenges affected access to medicines. Mercy Pesa Okania Read prevention study findings here: kelinkenya.org/wp-content/upl… kelinkenya.org/collaborative-…

Intellectual property barriers are impacting access to lifesaving HIV medicines in Kenya. Our recent discussions in Homabay, Migori, & Busia Counties are paving the way for collaborative solutions. Read more here: kelinkenya.org/collaborative-… #HealthForAll Allan Maleche Wanameme

Looking forward to sharing insights from participatory research with young women in Ghana w/ Susan Akanbong & Alberta Nadutey NAP+ Ghana Sarah Simms Privacy International Kene Esom University of Warwick on Sept 12 11:30am hosted by APHA Join us!

Misinformation poses a serious threat to health rights by distorting truths & undermining efforts to improve healthcare. Accurate information is vital for informed decisions. Allan Maleche V Read:kelinkenya.org/wp-content/upl…

If you are in Toronto on 9 September you will want to attend this exciting in-person lecture by the amazing Professor Sharifah Sekalala examining the human rights case for reparations in access to medicines! U of T Public Health U of T Law Global Health Law Consortium eventbrite.ca/e/creating-equ…

Join me on Tandaza FM 103.7 as we talk about marketing of unhealthy foods to children which contributes to the rising cases on NCDs International Institute for Legislative Affairs KELIN Global Health Advocacy Incubator NCCK Kenya NCD Alliance

Our National Coordinator, Stephen shikoli, is currently participating in the Social Health Insurance Benefits Package Validation, which is being held at KICC_Kenya today.

Today, KELIN with support from ITPC Global Make Meds Affordable is hosting national stakeholders to validate findings of a market intelligence study conducted in Kenya. Study collected data on costs and delivery, pricing and procurement practices of HIV & TB products in Kenya.

One finding of the #marketintelligence study is that KEMSA is largely price-efficient in key ARVs - hence the need to ensure proper management at #KEMSA to ensure #KEMSA works for access to medicines to all. KELIN Make Meds Affordable ITPC Global

KEMSA KELIN Make Meds Affordable ITPC Global UNITAID NGOs Unitaid Health NGOs Network (HENNET) World Health Organization (WHO) Mercy Pesa Okania Patricia Asero The Global Fund PEPFAR Pharmacy and Poisons Concern flagged by #marketintelligence study is access to 3rd line adult & Paediatric ARVs. These were flagged as most difficult to source with highest prices & few people on them. #Accesstomedicines for all means ensuring even limited use drugs are prioritized. KELIN

KEMSA KELIN Make Meds Affordable ITPC Global UNITAID NGOs Unitaid Health NGOs Network (HENNET) World Health Organization (WHO) Mercy Pesa Okania Patricia Asero The Global Fund PEPFAR Pharmacy and Poisons Solange Baptiste Unitaid Communities USAID Kenya Ministry of Health The #marketintelligence study establishes that sourcing TB medicines in Kenya is characterized by extremely long lead times which often result in stock-outs. Study also finds that more work is needed to expand access in TB, cancer & Hep C treatment. Network of TB Champions Kenya

Lawyers Alert, in partnership with the Jointed Hands Welfare Organization in Zimbabwe, has released a new report: '𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘓𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘦 𝘈𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘴: 𝘛𝘶𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘴 𝘓𝘢𝘸𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘙𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘡𝘪𝘮𝘣𝘢𝘣𝘸𝘦.' 🇿🇼 Stay informed about

According to the NYT Africa’s “foreign debt reached $1.1 trillion in 2023. 2 dozen countries have excessive debt according to the African Development Bank. And roughly 900 m people live in countries that spend more on interest payments than on health care or education”.

Very glad to see the encouraging development in HIV prevention highlighted by The Lancet HIV. However, any medical innovation is only as good as its accessibility for those who need it the most.

Thanks to IDRC | CRDI International Development Law Organization, pleased to attend #AFSForum2024 & share KELIN's advocacy for measures that promote #healthydiets to tackle #NCDs - e.g. easy to understand nutrition info & restricting marketing to children. 1 kelinkenya.org/wp-content/upl… 2 kelinkenya.org/wp-content/upl…

.KELIN in partnership with DFPA and 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲, is tackling SGBV in Rangwe by challenging harmful social norms and improving legal literacy. Our approach involves engaging communities and duty bearers for lasting change. Follow our three-part series to learn more