Asa Lelei🇰🇪

Result oriented and transformative leader with passion in Human-Centered Approaches to strengthen nutrition resilience. Views express here are my own.

[Asa Lelei🇰🇪 @asalelei]

Thrilled to have had a productive engagement with wonderful colleagues from @kirdi_kenya @ICRISAT on an innovative project aimed at improving access to nutrient-dense foods empowering better nutrition for children and women.

[KIRDI Kenya @kirdi_kenya]

Big news!
KIRDI is leading innovation for the new Affordable Sustainable Protein Project (ASAP) in Kenya, developing nutrient-rich foods for vulnerable groups. Proud of Dr. Hannah M. Kamano!
A global effort with @CSIRO, ICRISAT, Hellen Keller Intl, @kalromkulima & more.
#ASAP

[Jacob Korir @JackKorir]

Excited to share our new publication: https://t.co/6BYhEtfB8I.
We explored the status, barriers, and enablers of Multisectoral Nutrition Governance (MNG) in Kenya, proposing recommendations to enhance MNG for better nutrition outcomes.

[Micronutrient Forum @MNForum]

This #WorldFoodDay, #HMHB members, partners & Kenya’s MoH, kicked off the 2nd #Africa #MaternalNutrition & #MMS meeting in Nairobi.

130+ nutrition leaders from 17 countries will share insights on scaling #MMS to help mothers & babies thrive.

https://t.co/YtKpldB36d

[Helen Keller Intl @HelenKellerIntl]

Transforming Lives Through Nutrition, with @vitaminangels & @iDEorg, aims to address #malnutrition globally. 🌍

Funded by @Ch_JesusChrist, we're working to improve the wellbeing of women & children. 💜🤍

Learn more: https://t.co/ur1b3Up7gN

Photo: © Vitamin Angels - Mia Collis

[Asa Lelei🇰🇪 @asalelei]

We aim to build a more resilient future by:
1.Empowering local leaders & health workers.
2.Strengthen Health and Food Systems
3.Ensure every mother and child has access to nutrition services. @vitaminangels @HelenKellerIntl @iDEKenya

[Asa Lelei🇰🇪 @asalelei]

It was an exciting moment during the officially launch the "Transforming Lives Through Nutrition" , a groundbreaking project implemented by @HelenKellerIntl , @vitaminangels , and @iDEKenya with collaboration with @MOH_Kenya and local communities.

[Asa Lelei🇰🇪 @asalelei]

The consortium is committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of underserved pregnant women, infants, and young children by strengthening the health and food systems, ensuring that the lifesaving nutrition interventions reach the target population.

[Lillian Nzisa Muli @lillian_muli]

Transforming Lives Through Nutrition project launch @asalelei @HelenKellerIntl @vitaminangels @iDEKenya

[Asa Lelei🇰🇪 @asalelei]

Exciting News as we embark on a transformative journey with @MOH_Kenya @HelenKellerIntl @iDEKenya to safeguard the health and nutrition of women and children and subsequently break the vicious cycle of intergenerational malnutrition and poverty.
@lillian_muli

[Lillian Nzisa Muli @lillian_muli]

Kenya faces critical maternal and child health challenges. I was happy to attend the Transforming Lives Through Nutrition program launch where a dynamic network of collaborators came together to strengthen local health & food systems. @MOH_Kenya
@HelenKellerIntl iDE

[SUN CSA KENYA @SUN_CSA_KENYA]

Journey to SUN Global Gathering has gathered pace in Kenya. @SUN_CSA_KENYA and @mugambiGladys, @vkirogo led network engagement. Well-deserved support from @CS_SUNN @ConcernKenya @GAINAlliance_KE @CARE @HelenKellerIntl @WorldVisionEARO @ACFinKenya @ESACSNNutrition @UNICEFKenya

[Asa Lelei🇰🇪 @asalelei]

Great partnership between @KilifiCountyGov @HelenKellerIntl @UNICEF to improve maternal nutrition for better pregnancy outcomes including reduced prevalence of anaemia, reduced birth complications, reduced low birth weight and preterm births.

[Kilifi Department of Health & Sanitation Services @DOHKilifi]

The Kilifi Department of Health and Sanitation Services is currently carrying out a 3-day training program for healthcare workers focused on Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation (IFAS).

[Kilifi Department of Health & Sanitation Services @DOHKilifi]

and micronutrient powders. These powders are an effective tool in addressing malnutrition at the household level.

We extend our gratitude to our partner, @HelenKellerIntl , for their invaluable support in our mission of bringing quality healthcare to the people of Kilifi.

[Kilifi Department of Health & Sanitation Services @DOHKilifi]

The main objective of this initiative is to enhance the quality of care provided during the first 1000 days of a child's life. The donated items include baby scales, heightometers, blood pressure monitors, adult scales, delivery sets, ambubags, uterine balloon tamponades,

[Kilifi Department of Health & Sanitation Services @DOHKilifi]

The Women and Children at the Centre program, in partnership with the Kilifi County government's Department of Health, has collaborated with Helen Keller International to improve the level of care provided to the residents.

[Pauline @kariukiwan]

It is a wrap for this inspiring introspection session by @DOHKilifi to improve the health and Nutrition status of Kilifi residents. @HelenKellerIntl @asalelei

[Asa Lelei🇰🇪 @asalelei]

The @DOHKilifi
in partnership with
@HelenKellerIntl is taking commendable steps, offering opportunity for introspection regarding the health system's performance in order to enhance efficiency in delivering quality healthcare. Excellent work @kariukiwan

[Kilifi Department of Health & Sanitation Services @DOHKilifi]

The successful two-day performance review meeting was overseen by Dr. Hassan Leli, the Director of the Department of Health.

[Asa Lelei🇰🇪 @asalelei]

We also fronted the inclusion of Vitamin A capsules in the Community Health Promoters kit and pilot study on the use of Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation for improved prenatal care. @HelenKellerIntl @MOH_Kenya

[Asa Lelei🇰🇪 @asalelei]

Today, I joined our Country Director and ECSA Regional Advisor for a meeting with Madam Nakhumicha S. Wafula, the Cabinet Secretary for Health. She appreciated Helen Keller International's continued support at national and devolved levels.

[Asa Lelei🇰🇪 @asalelei]

The CS acknowledged organisation's systems approach to deliver vitamin A supplementation and deworming and enhance community health services. She encouraged us to align our operations with the government's vision for UHC and preventive medicine.

[Asa Lelei🇰🇪 @asalelei]

Gender inequality is a major contributor of malnutrition which calls for an inclusive and intersectoral approach but also joint advocacy and accountability and intentional partnership. During the session on Powering Women's Nutrition @MNForum @HelenKellerIntl #N4R #MNF2023