Category Archives: Public Health

Setting the Stage On the evening of November 24th, 2023, health professionals from various cadres gathered at Parkside Villa in Kitui County for an enlightening Continuing Medical Education (CME) event. I had the opportunity to organize the event on behalf of Vision Cardio Diagnostix and its partners; Glenmark Pharmaceutical Kenya and Neema Hospital. The eventContinue reading “Improving Diabetes Care: A Recap of the Kitui County CME Event on the Role of DPP4 Inhibitors”

I was privileged to have been invited to deliver a keynote presentation on Best Practices for Youth Engagement in NCD Program. Co-hosted by Plan International Kenya and Nairobi City County NCD department, the event offered me a distinct opportunity to share insights and best practices to a diverse audience passionate about reshaping the landscape of Non-CommunicableContinue reading “MY KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: BEST PRACTICES FOR YOUTH ENGAGEMENT IN NCD PROGRAM”

Setting the Stage: In the heart of Cape Town, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans converge, I had the privilege of joining over 500 participants from 55 countries who attended the 7th Global Alcohol Policy Conference. GAPC, hosted by the Global Alcohol Policy Alliance (GAPA), together with its partners, is the leading forum for theContinue reading “THE GLOBAL ALCOHOL POLICY CONFERENCE IN CAPE TOWN: REFLECTIONS AND PERSONAL TAKEAWAYS”

Reliable evidence from WHO sadly reveals that only a handful of countries across the world are on track to reduce by one-third the premature mortality from Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) by 2030 and meet #SDG target 3.4. This could be a “rude awakening” local and global health actors have to painfully accept. Because how can this revelation not beContinue reading “ACT NOW OR PERISH: A CALL TO ACTION ON NCDs”

I was excited to participate in a Community Alcohol and Human Rights Monitor training organized by the Non-Communicable Diseases Alliance Kenya (NCDAK). The training was dominated by illuminating and stimulating discussions on how the Alcohol Industry has perpetuated human rights violations. The training brought together youth, community leaders, opinion shapers, and persons living with NCDsContinue reading “COMMUNITY ALCOHOL AND HUMAN RIGHTS MONITORS (CAHRM) TRAINING”

On the sidelines of the Africa Climate Summit last week, I got an opportunity to meet H.E. Ban Ki-moon, the 8th Secretary General of the United Nations (UN). I had the glorious opportunity to listen to the words of wisdom from His Excellency even as we talked about everything sustainable development. H.E Ban Ki-moon isContinue reading “A MEETING WITH H.E BAN KI-MOON IN NAIROBI, KENYA”

On 30th August, I participated in the RESET Alcohol Initiative forum organized by the International Institute for Legislative Affairs (IILA). The object of this forum was to present an assessment report on proposed amendments to the Alcohol Drink Control Act (ADCA), 2010, and the corresponding county legislation. IILA, with support from Movendi International and VitalContinue reading “RESET ALCOHOL INITIATIVE FORUM”

A joint Statement of spearheaded by NCD Alliance Kenya, Kenya Tobacco Control Alliance (KETCA), Consumer Information Network (CIN), International Institute For Legislative Affairs (IILA), National Taxpayers Association, Kenya Network of Cancer Organizations (KENCO) and Students Campaign Against Drugs (SCAD). We, the tobacco control players and NCD advocates, gathered in Sarova Stanley Nairobi this morning (AugustContinue reading “OUR STATEMENT ON THE KENYAS CRUCIAL RESPONSIBILITY TO CURB TOBACCO FARMING AND CONTROL TOBACCO USE FOR PUBLIC HEALTH”

Alcohol consumption in Kenya remains high, despite the efforts by various Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and government agencies to reduce the menace. While the current strategies to combat alcohol consumption in Kenya are laudable, it is noteworthy that a lot is left to be desired. The alcohol industry is frustrating efforts to combat alcohol consumption.Continue reading “Alcohol Consumption in Kenya; A Menace We Must Decisively Combat!”

As a digital advocate on Transfat elimination, I am afraid that achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) #3 on Good Health and Well-being could be a pipe dream. This is not to “pour cold water” on the efforts toward health system strengthening globally. As a realist, I cannot permit myself to sugarcoat issues, yet I alsoContinue reading “ACHIEVING SDG 3 IN EAST AFRICA COULD BE A PIPE DREAM WITHOUT EFFECTIVE TRANSFAT POLICIES”