Join us in commemorating this year's IDADA. Investing in prevention initiatives across schools, workplaces, and communities leads to healthier, more productive environments. #InvestInPrevention #IDADAKe2024 #PreventionWorks

Those programs must be informed by science not gut reactions. Evidence based prevention works! Wendy Gaya Blue Cross Kenya SCAD KENYA Brian Magwaro

Here are 5 reasons why it's so important to #InvestInPrevention 👇 #WorldDrugDay

26th June is marked every year to strengthen action and cooperation in achieving a world free of drug abuse. This year we recognise the role of communities engaged in prevention #InvestInPrevention Wendy Gaya Brian Magwaro Yvonne Olando MATHARE PEACE INITIATIVE KENYA David Lelei Ritah

And equipping communities with tools and resources to implement evidence based prevention interventions #community-led solutions

#InvestInPrevention & implement a #ContinuumOfCare incl sustained #recovery support for ppl w/ history of #DUD in line w/ #IntDUDTXStandards, aiming at meaningful participation & the highest attainable standard of #health for everyone #NoOneLeftBehind #QualityofLife #URC

This journey looks familiar because most of the world has seen the face of prevention change as understanding & research has evolved causing a shift from information-based to comprehensive multifaceted approach addressing invididual & environmental strategies #InvestInPrevention

I’m honored to be a part of it ❤️ #InvestInPrevention

Listening to Wadih Maalouf sharing about #CHAMPS at ISSUP conference. Implement #EvidenceBased interventions in a supportive system that involves multiple stakeholders leads to effective prevention. Invest in systems for prevention #InvestInPrevention Susan Maua NACADA Kenya

Early detection + Early intervention = More lives saved. Don’t wait until people crash and hit rock bottom. Let’s notice the red flags & take action. Screening, Brief Interventions & Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) is a game changing low cost intervention Yvonne Olando Trizah Mwangi

It’s a wrap here at ISSUP Conference. “The Art of Healing” has been fantastic. Honored to share our Kenyan experience in implementing workplace based prevention. #InvestInPrevention because the benefits are worthwhile - happy, healthy more productive staff. NACADA Kenya

So true.

Tobacco use is linked to cancers affecting lungs, mouth, throat, esophagus, bladder, kidney, liver, stomach, pancreas, colon, rectum, cervix, and even acute myeloid leukemia. Choose health, not harm. #quitsmokingtoday #TobaccoFree #CancerAwareness

The stats are alarming. Just 1 in 11 people suffering from drug use disorders were in treatment in 2022. #WorldDrugReport

I have Asthma, allergies, dyslexia, ADD, anxiety, and Depression. But I will tell you that what you have does not define what you can become. Why Not You!

Trying new hobbies improves your self esteem and can help to build or improve social skills. These are core life skills that strengthen your ability to make healthy choices.

#Preventsubstanceuse initiation Children are our future. Alcohol and drug use prevention interventions should target the young. It's cheaper to prevent than to treat. Susan Maua Wendy Gaya Blue Cross Kenya SCAD KENYA Slum Child Foundation Child Space Organization