MIRIAM MAKEBA

[The Advocate @MokayaKelvinOb]

As Kenya implements the AfCFTA, public health expertise must have a permanent seat at the table.

Establishing an active consultative role for @MOH_Kenya on National Implementation Committees ensures trade decisions never override vital health frameworks.

#ProtectHealthInTrade

[Murigi Grace Njeri @gracemurigi91]

Regional trade processes have implications on Tobacco Control measures. Understanding how these processes work is key to informed policy decisions that consider both trade and public health. Explore: https://t.co/h95TOmTwqy #ProtectHealthInTrade
#TIMRKenya

[Being Africa @Being_Africa]

1/2 As Kenya advances AfCFTA implementation, public health must be integrated into trade policymaking.

#ProtectHealthInTrade #TIMRKenya

[Tobacco Control and Health Promotion Alliance @KETCA254]

Understanding tobacco industry engagement in regional trade processes is part of protecting strong tobacco control measures. Read the factsheet - https://t.co/9eRsH7n6AH #ProtectHealthInTrade #TIMRKenya

[Tobacco Control and Health Promotion Alliance @KETCA254]

Kenya’s AfCFTA implementation must integrate public health expertise. A permanent consultative role for the Ministry of Health in the National AfCFTA Implementation Committee can help ensure trade decisions protect public health. #ProtectHealthInTrade #TIMRKenya

[SCAD KENYA @scadkenya]

PUT PUBLIC HEALTH AT THE TRADE POLICY TABLE.

A permanent, consultative role for the MoH in the National AfCFTA Implementation Committee would help ensure trade decisions are assessed alongside their potential public health implications.

#ProtectHealthInTrade #TIMRKenya

[Valerie Aura @valerie_aura]

We need to know what is being proposed and understand its potential implications.

#ProtectHealthInTrade #TIMRKenya

[MIRIAM MAKEBA @MIRIAMMAKE98245]

Protecting Kenya’s tobacco control gains means looking beyond the health sector.
Understand where tobacco industry interests may enter regional trade processes and why public health must be protected.

📖 Read https://t.co/h4FlUoqsAn

#ProtectHealthInTrade #TIMRKenya

[MIRIAM MAKEBA @MIRIAMMAKE98245]

Trade policy is public health policy, too.
As Kenya implements AfCFTA, the Ministry of Health needs a permanent, active voice in the National AfCFTA Implementation Committee.

Public health must be part of the trade conversation.

#ProtectHealthInTrade #TIMRKenya

[THE MAN @Wangoma_tweets]

@MOH_Kenya @KeTreasury @Investment_Ke @IndustryKE @ForeignOfficeKE @NAssemblyKE Imagine tobacco industry claims about taxes influencing regional trade discussions.

Without independent scrutiny, economic arguments obviously overshadow public health and weaken important safeguards.

#ProtectHealthInTrade #TIMRKenya

[MIRIAM MAKEBA @MIRIAMMAKE98245]

Trade may happen across borders, but its impact on tobacco control hits close to home.
Curious about the connection? Explore the factsheet to see why regional trade processes deserve our attention.

📖 https://t.co/h4FlUor0pV
#ProtectHealthInTrade #TIMRKenya

[MIRIAM MAKEBA @MIRIAMMAKE98245]

Making tobacco industry submissions public allows us to scrutinise proposals and identify potential implications for tobacco control even in trade and economic policy spaces.

Transparency matters.
#ProtectHealthInTrade #TIMRKenya

[Tobacco Control and Health Promotion Alliance @KETCA254]

Regional trade decisions could put Kenya’s tobacco control gains at risk. This factsheet highlights where tobacco industry interests can enter these processes and why they require closer attention - https://t.co/9eRsH7nEqf #ProtectHealthInTrade #TIMRKenya

[MIRIAM MAKEBA @MIRIAMMAKE98245]

Kenya’s tobacco control gains need protecting, including in regional trade processes.
Where could tobacco industry interests enter the conversation?

Explore the factsheet: https://t.co/h4FlUor0pV

#ProtectHealthInTrade #TIMRKenya

[MIRIAM MAKEBA @MIRIAMMAKE98245]

Tobacco control goes beyond the health sector. 🌍

Trade and economic policy spaces matter too. Who is influencing these decisions, and whose interests are being protected?

#ProtectHealthInTrade #TIMRKenya

[Valerie Aura @valerie_aura]

Trade policy is a public health conversation, too. Let’s keep health on the agenda.

#ProtectHealthInTrade #TIMRKenya

[Being Africa @Being_Africa]

Tobacco industry interference extends beyond the health sector. Trade & economic spaces can also create opportunities for industry interests to influence policies & decisions that affect public health.

Check this out 👇🏻

https://t.co/dqMW11zngU

#ProtectHealthInTrade #TIMRKenya

[Being Africa @Being_Africa]

When regional trade and customs arrangements are developed, is public health part of the conversation?

When health considerations are overlooked, what could this mean for tobacco control, public health, and the growing burden of tobacco related cancers?

#ProtectHealthInTrade

[Tobacco Control and Health Promotion Alliance @KETCA254]

AfCFTA must not undermine tobacco control by creating pressure to lower tobacco and nicotine taxes in the name of regional competitiveness. Low taxes will make these products more affordable and encourage consumption, #ProtectHealthInTrade #TIMRKenya

[SCAD KENYA @scadkenya]

@KeTreasury @NAssemblyKE @NACADAKenya @NACommitteeKE @KRACorporate @IndustryKE @MOH_Kenya @ACBF_Official @ForeignOfficeKE @kenconetwork Tobacco industry interference extends beyond the health sector into trade and economic policy.

Explore the factsheet to understand where trade, tobacco industry interests and public health intersect; https://t.co/1FnSiKtdn5

#ProtectHealthInTrade #TIMRKenya