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New vision is a legitimate product of extensive reflections and spiritual revelations. A re-birth. A time for fresh hopes, novel dreams, greater impetus for self discipline and heightened energies.
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New research findings by the IGAD Centre of Excellence in Nutrition (ICEN) in collaboration with Kenya Medical Training College (@Kmtc_official) shows that improving tolerance to iron & folic acid supplementation (#IFAS), is key to better maternal & fetal health.
The findings have important policy and programme implications for strengthening ANC counselling, improving adherence, and enhancing maternal nutrition outcomes.
๐ For more information see the ICEN Nutrition Technical Brief accompanying this X post and the links to the full journal research paper at: https://t.co/VlRrALym0G Or https://t.co/rVGqSUeoIW
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#IGADHealth
Building resilient health systems is also an investment in young people.
It requires shared knowledge, coordinated action and continuous learning across borders.
This publication is a great contribution to that effort.
@FatumaIAdan@Shadleysnr@DrWorkneh@IGADYouthEnvoy
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Under the IGAD #PREPARE Initiative, we are pleased to share our latest peer-reviewed paper published in the East Africa medical Journal (EAMJ):
"๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ณ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ท๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ฌ๐๐๐๐ ๐ฐ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ท๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐น๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ด๐๐๐ ๐น๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐ด๐๐๐๐-๐บ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ท๐น๐ฌ๐ท๐จ๐น๐ฌ ๐ท๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ญ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐."
๐The paper documents the chronology of the regional mpox response and presents seven critical lessons from the PREPARE Project's early implementation.
๐It highlights how regional collaboration, One Health approaches, cross-border coordination, operational research, and policy harmonization can strengthen preparedness and response to pandemics and other public health emergencies across the IGAD region.
๐๐๐๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง: ๐ https://t.co/2VgPHjjiVG
๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ก ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐, ๐ฐ๐ก๐ข๐๐ก ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ณ๐๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ค๐๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐https://t.co/SabwZ3jSkh
๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐๐ https://t.co/DFk3w63HBX
๐ฃ#IGADHealth ๐๐ฏ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐ญ
๐๏ธ29th May 2026
๐ฅ๏ธ Virtual Meeting
IGAD Executive Secretary, H.E. @DrWorkneh will convene an Extraordinary Health Ministerial Meeting on the current #Ebola outbreak in the region and regional preparedness on pandemics.
The high-level virtual meeting will bring together Health Ministers from IGAD Member States and partners to deliberate on regional coordination, enhance preparedness, and reinforce collective action against cross-border public health threats under the Preparedness for Pandemic Response Project.
Together, the IGAD Member States stand committed to safeguarding lives and advancing a coordinated approach to health security in the Horn of Africa.
@MOH_Kenya@MoHsouthsudan@IGADsecretariat
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At the Regional Partners Learning & Information Sharing Forum, held yesterday in Nairobi, Kenya, Dr. @FatumaIAdan on behalf of IGAD Executive Secretary @DrWorkneh, called for urgent, coordinated action to tackle child wasting affecting 4.8M children across the region.
She emphasized the need for stronger cross-border coordination, integrated multisectoral approaches, and aligned partner support to tackle root causesโclimate shocks, conflict, food insecurity, and limited access to services.
The event brought together HE Caitrรญona Ingoldsby @IrlAmbKenya, Dr Ali Mohamud - Mandera County Deputy Governor, The Ministries of Health, Agriculture & Natural Resources, Government of Kenya, Concern Worldwide, UN agencies (@FAOKenya, @UNICEFKenya, @WHOKenya, @UNHCR_Kenya), @EUinKenya, and other development partners.
#IGADHealth @IrlEmbKenya@Concern@irish_aid
โป๏ธIGAD Community Initiatives ๐ฒ๐ณ๐ฟ
Earlier today, as part of taking #IGAD to the People, The IGAD Head of Mission to the Republic of Kenya Dr. @FatumaIAdan led students & lecturers from #Riara University School of Business (@RiaraUniversity), @IGADsecretariat staff, Government representatives and community members for an environmental cleaning exercise at #Karen C Primary & Secondary Schools, Nairobi, Kenya.
The initiative is part of the partnership, service, and youth engagement aimed at inspiring the next generation of responsible leaders.
#RisingWithIGAD #IGADAt40
๐Research Paper: The Importance and Value of Preventing Acute Malnutrition (Wasting) Among Children
The IGAD Centre of Excellence in Nutrition (ICEN), in collaboration with research partners, has demonstrated the importance and value of preventing acute malnutrition (wasting) among children.
While treatment of wasting among under 5-year-olds is essential for reducing mortality, promoting survival, and supporting weight recovery, the study indicates that such recovery may carry potential long-term health costs.
ICEN is currently implementing a multisectoral programme aimed at preventing childhood wasting in the #Mandera Cluster, where it is contributing to strengthened cross-border learning and enhanced coordination among the participating countries.
Technical Brief: https://t.co/Z48clQMJiU
Full Paper: https://t.co/aGyiPSGuao
@Irish_Aid@Concern
๐Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | 20 Feb 2026
The IGAD #PREPARE team held a consultation meeting with Ethiopiaโs @FMoHealth and the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (@EPHIEthiopia)
The team shared project progress updates, clarified the projectโs governance and coordination mechanisms, and discussed a joint webinar on Ethiopiaโs Marburg Virus Disease response experiences.
Discussions also included the need and how to align PREPARE activities with Ethiopiaโs pandemic preparedness priorities. #IGADHealth
๐The 2nd IGAD Preparedness for Pandemic Response (#PREPARE) Project #Bulletin is out;
Read about;
๐ช๐น Ethiopia declares the end of its first Marburg virus outbreak
๐ค IGAD PREPARE recognized for its critical role
๐ Weekly Mpox cases in ๐บ๐ฌ Uganda and ๐ฐ๐ช Kenya continue to decline.
Download and read more (English & French); ๐https://t.co/pEn6ij9YMr
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