Shakwei

I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy ~Rabindranath Tagore

[Amref Health Africa @Amref_Worldwide]

Fridah Mwendia, Africa Market Development Specialist, Clinical Operations, @IQVIA_global, challenged the barriers women face in science, emphasising that inequality isn’t always visible; it’s often embedded in policies and benefits that overlook who women truly are.

“We need to stop trying to fix the woman, and start fixing the system.”

A powerful call to rethink how we design equitable opportunities in science and health.
#CPHIA2025 #GenderEquity #WomenInHealth

[Amref Health Africa @Amref_Worldwide]

Dr. Atuganile Musyani, Epidemiologist, Global Health Security Agenda at @AmrefTanzania, shared her personal experience as a medical student and the challenges she faced along the way.

She emphasised that gender disparity begins in our minds and is ultimately reflected in our policies. A powerful reminder that achieving equity in health starts with transforming perspectives as much as systems.
#CPHIA2025 #GenderEquity #WomenInHealth

[Amref Health Africa @Amref_Worldwide]

Neetha Morar, Research Support and Engagement Specialist, @MRCza, said, "The language and words that we use are critical. Science is about asking questions and not just about clinical trials."
#CPHIA2025 #GenderEquity #WomenInHealth

[Amref Health Africa @Amref_Worldwide]

At #CPHIA2025, @AHRIDA_ , @SpeakUpAfrica1, @SAHTACtweets and @CHReaDKenya hosted a session titled, "Bridging the Health Research, Development and Innovation Gap: Turning Recommendations into Action for Women in Science"

The session stressed the importance of translating policies into concrete action and appreciating the role of women and their contributions to science.

"When women lead, we move from talking to walking"
@CChamdimba, @NEPAD_Agency
#GenderEquity #WomenInHealth

[Amref Health Africa in Kenya @Amref_Kenya]

During the National Mental Health Conference 2025, #Amref's Dr Catherine Kanari underscored that sustainable mental health financing in Kenya begins with systems thinking , not stand-alone projects.

“We must create a dedicated Mental Health and Addiction Fund, integrate mental health into the #UHC benefits package, and align all partner and domestic resources around one national framework and shared results,” she said.

Dr Kanari called for unified governance, task-sharing through primary health care, and data-driven accountability to ensure every Kenyan can access affordable, quality mental health services , wherever they live. @MOHmentalhealth #SecuringTheFuture2025 #WorldMentalHealthDay2025 #Amref4MentalHealth

[Amref Health Africa in Kenya @Amref_Kenya]

AfyaFest 2025: Accelerating Health Innovation for a Sustainable Africa https://t.co/HX8iqRmk0z

[Amref International University (AMIU) @AmrefUniversity]

Tomorrow it begins! #AfyaFest kicks off in Nairobi.
For 3 days we spotlight bold African innovations, driving sustainable change across the continent.

Don't miss Africa's rallying point for action.
#AfyaFest2025 #AMIU4PHC #AmrefHealthAfrica

[Amref International University (AMIU) @AmrefUniversity]

Every 2 mins, a mother dies from preventable causes. AfyaFest is showcasing innovations that can END this. #MaternalHealth #AfyaFest

#AmrefHealthAfrica #AfyaFest2025 #AMIU4PHC #MaternalHealth

[Jaymo @JamesMaseaAmiu]

Afyafest 2025 🥳 has officialy started . Four different ventures
Maternal and child health
NCD’s and Mental health
Climate and health
Global Health security
Join us for an amazing time

#AfyaFest2025
#AfricaHealthCollaborative
#NalaCorporateEvents

[Pape Ba Gahn @papegahnba]

#About the #AfyaFest2025

Kick off the #AfyaFest this morning at Nairobi. One the big event in Africa promoting Health Entrepreneurship and Innovation across the continent. This was organized by Amref Health. #AfyaFest2025 #Entrepreneurship #HealthSector #AMREF #GahnConsulting

[Amref Health Africa @Amref_Worldwide]

AfyaFest 2025: Final Pitches and Awards https://t.co/2MRwta9xfz

[Homeboyz Entertainment PLC @HomeboyzPLC]

AfyaFest 2025 took place from August 25th to 29th at the Hyatt Regency, Westlands, Nairobi, converging health entrepreneurs, policymakers, youth innovators, and funders across Africa.

#AfyaFest
#Hyatt

[Amref Health Africa in Kenya @Amref_Kenya]

@SpeakerKLusaka, Governor, @BungomaCountyKe, together with @Amref_Kenya and @TikoAfrica leaders, signed a Memorandum of Intent to secure funding for the Youth Empowerment Centres for Health (YEC4H).

The need is urgent: 19% of Bungoma girls aged 15–19 are mothers, 1,679 adolescent girls were newly infected with HIV in 2023, and youth account for 38% of GBV cases. In response, the partners are launching a 3-year YEC4H program to establish 45 youth-friendly health centres delivering sexual and reproductive health (SRH), HIV, #GBV, #mentalhealth, and empowerment services.

Using a results-based public–private co-financing model, Bungoma County has committed about USD 2.32 million. Partners will bridge a viability gap of USD 6.97 million. To ensure sustainability, YEC4H staff will be integrated into the County payroll by Year 3, with County co-payments for outputs commencing after Year 1.5.

By 2028, YEC4H aims to achieve 30% fewer teen pregnancies, 40% fewer new HIV infections, and a 50% increase in GBV support, providing a model for youth empowerment and health equity.

#YEC4H #YouthEmpowerment #TripleThreat #InnovativeFinancing @YACT_Africa @Power2YouthKe

[St Joans Academy Eldoret @StJoansEldoret]

🎥 Meet Mr. Kennedy Odero, the passionate Head Teacher at @stJoanseldoret as he takes you on a journey of academic excellence and holistic development.

#StJoansAcademyEldoret #EducationExcellence #HolisticDevelopment #TopSchoolEldoret #JSSKenya #PrimarySchoolKenya #EnrollToday

[NGOs Awards 2024 @ngosawards]

Congratulations to Dr. Githinji Gitahi for your visionary leadership and exceptional contributions to driving impact and positive change! 🌍✨
Your dedication to excellence and innovation continues to inspire many. 👏
#NGOAwards2024 @daktari1 @Amref_Kenya

[Amref Health Africa @Amref_Worldwide]

🎉 Big congratulations to Dr Githinji Gitahi - @daktari1 for winning the CEO of the Year Award at the 2024 @ngosawards! 🏆

Recognised for his visionary leadership & dedication to #HealthEquity, he’s empowering communities & driving transformative solutions for a healthier, more equitable #Africa. 👏

#HealthForAll #AfricaRising @HennetKenya @MOH_Kenya @WHOAFRO @AfricaCDC

[Amref Health Africa in Kenya @Amref_Kenya]

Join us on November 7th for the #webinar "AI and Health Apps: Revolutionising Healthcare on Mobile Platforms (eCHIS)." Hear from key stakeholders, including @gatesfoundation, as we explore how AI can enhance health apps, particularly the electronic Community Health Information System (#eCHIS), to improve access to healthcare information.

Don't miss this opportunity to engage!

Register in advance for this webinar:
https://t.co/gJF9ue3CW0

#Amref4PHC @CHESOA_Kenya @Medic @Agikunda

[Amref International University (AMIU) @AmrefUniversity]

@Shakwei highlighted the importance of having an innovative mindset and thinking creatively as an innovator. She inspired the students to reimagine Africa's narrative by creating bold, healthy solutions that showcase Africa's strength, innovation, and resilience to the world.

[Amref Health Africa @Amref_Worldwide]

Speaking at the ongoing #AfricaHealth and #MedlabAfrica 2024 conference in Cape Town, @BeingLolem, Chief of Staff & Group Programmes Director, @Amref_Worldwide, posed some thought-provoking questions that should challenge how we approach partnerships for #development:

�� What if we removed money from the equation?
💭 How does money shape our priorities and influence what we do?
🤔 Are we spending time and resources doing the right things for the right people at the right time?
@WHO @WHOAFRO @Shakwei @corazondimpy

[Maureen Awuor Okoth @MaureenAwuorr]

It was such a pleasure having a conversation with the Gates Foundation on The Future of Health.
@Amref_Worldwide @CHReaDKenya @SAHTACtweets @SpeakUpAfrica1