Civil society demands zero-rating of taxes on HIV, TB drugs
In Summary •HIV funding from Pepfar has been reducing since 2018, without any notable increase from the Kenyan government. •The civil society organisations also want NHIF to put in place strategies that will ensure equitable access to healthcare Stop TB Partnership Kenya national coordinator Evelyn Kibuchi addresses the press in […]
Universal Children Day; A new chapter
On 20th November 2018, the world celebrated Universal Children Day and Kenya was not left behind. INERELA+ Kenya in collaboration with Stop TB Partnership Kenya, World Council of Churches and other partners planned an elaborate event with children at the very centre. The theme ‘I am a child, Your Future […]
One-on-One with TB Advocate; Timpiyian Leseni
Interviewer: Tell me about yourself. Timpiyian: I am Timpiyian Leseni from a family of seven including my parents, I am the third born of six children. I am a computer technician by profession but I changed my career to TB advocacy after suffering zoonotic tuberculosis which is contracted from […]
One-on-One with TB Advocate; Naomi Wanjiru
Interviewer: Tell me about yourself. Naomi: I am a Naomi Wanjiru, a nurse by profession and a mother of two kids. I currently work at a health facility in a TB/HIV clinic in Nyandarua County. I am also a TB survivor and advocate. Interviewer: When did you first […]
Why Everyone Should Join the UHC Train.
Since President Kenyatta announced Universal Health Coverage (UHC), now Afya Care, as one of the big four agenda, health advocates and Civil Society Organisations have been working tirelessly not only to define UHC according to the Kenyan context but also trying to figure out the particulars of how it will […]
DANCE MEETS HEALTH 2018
This edition of Dunda Yangu Base Yangu was even bigger and better than that of 2017! It was packed with excitement, talent and edutainment that was delivered so masterfully to youth from Mukuru, Mathare and Dagoretti. This street-dance-competition-meet-health-information event ran through all weekends of September 2018 and finally culminated in […]
FIGHTING TB THROUGH MUSIC
You might have heard his music on radio or during the World TB Day stadium performance earlier this year. Steve Otieno is a 24 year old TB advocate and musician. His is a sad story of loss and pain, and a strong will to survive. Steve had a brush with […]
WHY I AM NOT IN SCHOOL; THE STORY OF TWELVE-YEAR-OLD JOYCE.
One of the key targets in the End TB Strategy of 2017 by WHO is to ensure there are zero TB-affected families facing catastrophic costs due to TB. This is an effort that could really be appreciated by the Wachira family who have used an exorbitant amount of money and […]
The power of an empowered youth populace
While people of all ages remain to set the agenda towards creating a sustainable and healthy planet, it is the youth all around the world who stand to enjoy the privileges of a healthy and prosperous Kenya or suffer the consequences for lack of it. The decisions made by the […]
Street dance with a difference: Dunda Yangu Base Yangu
Most people are well-aware of the detrimental effects of HIV and TB on Kenya’s fabric. These two have caused many families pain and have affected the country’s economy in terms of labour and population. The youth are particularly at high risk of contracting HIV and TB. The stigma that HIV […]