Health Psychologist | Mental Health Advocate
Joined February 2013
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In response to rising mental health needs during public health emergencies and natural disasters in Africa, @WHO is supporting countries to integrate mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) into every stage of emergency response, aiming for 80% functional systems by 2030.
afro.who.int/news/strengthen…
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“Gen-Zs have made me proud. For the first time, I’m proud to be a Kenyan. Oh, my children, you did not die in vain.” Emotional scene as woman mourns at Gen-Z memorial concert in Uhuru Park. (Video by Samson Wire)
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The @CoalitionAgSV urges the @IEBCKenya and the @TeaBoardKenya to take responsibility for this oversight and ensure such a situation is never repeated. John Chebochok should never have been at the ballot box.
#ChebochokResignNow
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We have a resourceful panel dissecting the topic; Community and Mental Health: Strengthening Mental Health at the Grassroots: This session highlights the role of communities in building resilience and providing support for individuals with mental health challenges and discusses global lessons and local solutions
#NationHealthSummit #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
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📊 #KenyaFloods2024 Impact from Severe March-April-May Rainfall:
- Affected: 227,238 people
- Displaced: 42,526 households
- Fatalities: 229
- Injured: 164
Rapid respond teams & national responders trained by WHO are coordinating first line response at national & county levels.
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Amidst ongoing flooding and heavy rains, there is something you can do to safeguard your health & that of your community.
Boil water, maintain sanitation and use purified water for hygiene to prevent waterborne diseases. Stay informed and proactive to keep your community safe. – at Mai Mahiu, Kenya
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Amid ongoing flooding and heavy rains, there is something you can do to safeguard your health and that of your community.
Boil water, maintain sanitation, and use purified water for hygiene to prevent waterborne diseases. Stay informed and proactive to keep your community safe.
About 20% of Pregnant and postnatal women experience a mental health illness primarily depression and anxiety. For women who are deaf, this presents a double burden.
Join us as we delve into the topic of mental health among deaf perinatal women.
Zoom link:lnkd.in/dkqE5KWd
Rest in internal peace… I have lost a friend, a mentor and a strong pillar…
May you dance with the Angels Edith…. The gal from Ndeiya….
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dr. Edith Kwobah, a beloved colleague, friend, and leader in psychiatry. Dr. Kwobah's dedication to the Kenya Psychiatric Association and impactful leadership will always be remembered. Rest in peace, Daktari. #MentalHealthHero
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With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dr. Edith Kwobah, a beloved colleague, friend, and leader in psychiatry. Dr. Kwobah's dedication to the Kenya Psychiatric Association and impactful leadership will always be remembered. Rest in peace, Daktari. #MentalHealthHero
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Improving outcomes for people who are homeless and have Severe Mental illness in Africa
Identifying challenges and opportunities to ensure they access services
#HOPENI
@amhf_kenya @047County @waruingestella
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The AVoHC-SURGE training in Mponela has today completed a module on Humanitarian Overview & Health Cluster training aimed at increasing responders skills & strengthening effective, accountable stakeholder #humanitariancrises response.
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The #NairobiCityCountyActionplan 2023-2027 serves as a guide for mental health services in our county. It involves the efforts of dedicated stakeholders. Together, we're paving the way towards improved mental health services and support for our community. #Nivishefoundation
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Our team @BasicNeeds_KE is privileged to be among stakeholders from Nairobi City County involved in the development of the County's Mental Health Action Plan which will guide investment and collaboration towards enhancing mental health service delivery in the County.
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🌟 Step by Step, Making Progress! 🌟
We're back in action! Reviewing Draft 0 of the Mental Health Action Plan for Nairobi County. 📑 Led by @waruingestella and our valuable partners, the progress is truly encouraging. 💫🌍
Nairobi City County
#MentalHealthMatters #Community
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NEVER TOO LATE TO TAKE A TURN: Rehabilitation works.
At the age of 10, she took her first puff of cigar. It was from her dad. That became the genesis of a three-decade struggle with smoking and alcoholism, a near-fatal life journey that saw a once celebrated Miss Kenya runner-up rot in a jhuggi after "jumpstarting" her organs with sips of jet fuel and poisoning herself twice.
Her history is that of a multi-faceted damsel, an ambitious girl who got all her priorities wrong. It is the history of a lifeist, club-hopper, job-hopper, opportunist and one with a YOLO mentality...but not "forever and for always".
Recounting the dark past and the heartwarming message of hope that gave her another lease of life is Ms Ann Mathu, the current NACADA Vice Chairperson.
As the 5.8ft plus makes her way to the DCI reception, heads turn in admiration of the renowned voice that champions for the rehabilitation of willing alcoholics and drug addicts.
'The DCI' conducted an interview with Ann Mathu who recently celebrated 18 years of uninterrupted sobriety, and compiled her soul-stirring story of hope for addicts and victims of substance abuse disorder.
Get inspired!
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These unscrupulous actions not only defraud the NHIF but also compromise the quality of care provided to genuine patients.
Via @NationAfrica
#HealthForAll
