WEEKLY REVIEW: Public health PS Mary Muthoni has been involved in activities geered towards achieving better health care in Kenya. 1. COLLABORATION FUELS INNOVATION: Grateful to engage with health leaders last evening, exchanging ideas that drive growth and transformation. Hosted by Africa CDC Regional Director Dr. Mazyanga, the evening brought together key figures, including Health CS Dr. Deborah Barasa, WHO Rep Dr. Abdourahmane Diallo, and Amref East Africa Group CEO Dr. Githinji Gitahi. 2. THE 15TH KEMRI ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC AND HEALTH CONFERENCE: The 15th KEMRI Annual Scientific & Health Conference kicked off today in Nairobi, themed "Research, Technology, and Innovation for a Sustainable Health System." https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18ayRyoAA8/ 3. Community Health Assistants (CHAs) are vital in supporting SHA registration at CHU facilities! They educate the community about the importance of registration, assist with form completion, and provide ongoing support. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1JwXA2vMvy/ 4. MOH-WHO Monthly Meeting: Enhancing Public Health Preparedness! The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organization, held its monthly partnership meeting to strengthen WHO-supported programs. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15RBadVNhV/ 5. Nationwide Sensitization Campaign to Combat Drug and Substance Abuse The Ministry of Health is conducting a nationwide sensitization and capacity-building campaign to tackle the rising challenge of drug and substance abuse. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19CkGFb6K2/ 6. Strengthening Border Surveillance Against Mpox, Marburg & Ebola Today, together with WHO Country Representative Dr. Abdiramane Diallo and IOM Chief Migration Officer Basnet Mukunda we visited JKIA to engage the Border Management Committee on strengthening disease surveillance and response. Amid the Mpox outbreak in Kenya and ongoing Marburg and Ebola threats in the region, enhanced border screening, rapid response teams, and public awareness are crucial to preventing disease importation and safeguarding public health. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16EuFyQBL1/ 7. Medical Camp: Valentine Edition: Spreading Love Through Health Today, we held a successful Valentine Edition medical camp, focusing on Maternal Health & Nutrition, Nutritional Screening & Assessment, Breastfeeding Support & Education, and Diabetes Risk Assessment & Management. In addition, we sensitized the community on drug and substance abuse prevention and management, reinforcing the importance of healthy living. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EZ6JdDBXA/ 8. "Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers." – 3 John 1:2 Worshiping at ACK St. Peter’s Kiambururu Church, Kiambu County today provided a blessed opportunity to receive spiritual nourishment and share key public health matters. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DZ3nkX2Db/ 9. The National and County Governments today convened at the Deputy President's Residence for a high-level Health Summit to assess the progress of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) implementation. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1A2D4Z5F3S/ THANK YOU