Mpox Surveillance: Kenya Red Cross starts sensitization of communities #CitizenBriefs Yvonne Okwara

Signed an MOU with Redcross which seeks to provide various areas of collaboration including, health; environment; & disaster management, among others. The Red Cross Society is set to establish a Western branch headquarters in Kakamega, which will serve 12 other member counties.

Join us tomorrow at 8:15 pm for an open conversation on suicide prevention. Let us come together, raise awareness and support each other during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. x.com/i/spaces/1mnxn…

Held a meeting today morning with a team from the Kenya Red Cross led by their SG Dr. Ahmed Idris. Talked about scaling up the presence & activities of the KRC Society in Vihiga and strengthening our collaboration in various areas.

Protect yourself and those around you. If you suspect #Mpox infection, follow these essential steps outlined here. Early action can make a difference.

“The private sector can support efforts to address humanitarian challenges by driving and financing innovative solutions for humanitarian work,” Secretary General Dr. Ahmed Idris during his opening keynote address at the EAHS Africa | Africa's Humanitarian Conference.

In Magarini, Kilifi County, we are actively working to prevent and raise awareness about Gender-Based Violence (GBV). With support from the Finland in Kenya, we have reached 217,390 people through GBV prevention campaigns, trained local leaders to prevent and respond to cases, and

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The conversation is underway! Let us come together to connect, share and support one another. #SuicidePreventionAwarenessMonth

Kenya Red Cross Good point there on the importance of mental resilience when handling pressure.

Kenya Red Cross Insightful conversations happening here. We should normalise talking about suicide to fight the stigma associated with the same. Listening from Kakuma refugees camp

Following the tragic fire incident at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri, the Kenya Red Cross, alongside a multi-agency response team, has been on the ground responding. Eleven children have been taken to Nyeri Provincial General Hospital. The scene is currently cordoned off

Heartbreaking news from Kenya as a school fire has caused devastation. Our thoughts are with all affected. A big thank you to the Kenya Red Cross for their swift response and support during this difficult time. Together, we stand strong.

As part of our ongoing response efforts, we have continued to provide psychosocial support, assess the children's well-being, and link them with their parents, including those at the hospital. This is being done in collaboration with a multi-agency response team. #EndarashaFire

We extend our deepest condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in the tragic fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Kieni East, Nyeri County, last night. A team of DCI KENYA scene of crime officers, supported by the Government Chemist assisting in forensic analysis,

Kenya Red Cross sets up tracing and psychosocial support desks at Hillside Endarasha Academy following tragic dorm fire

In addition to our ongoing support efforts, we had earlier dispatched burns medical supplies to ensure the best possible care for the affected children. We continue to work closely with a multi-agency response team led by the National Government.