From yesterday, MSF International teams mobilised to assess the impact of the #floods in HomaBay, Nairobi, and other regions in #Kenya🇰🇪 and any response will depend on the critical medical needs that we see. Following flooding, the provision of clean water and access to sanitation is vital.

At about 1am, those doing night travels for school opening are half way into their journey. Then Dr Ezekiel Machogu does that thing!

With Aaron Mutiso at the World Press Freedom Day by Media Council of Kenya MESHA Science Victor Bwire OGW Dinnah Ondari David Omwoyo, MBS #WPSD2024

#Kenya: Yesterday, our team in Homa Bay distributed blankets and mosquito nets to people displaced from their homes by floods, hosted at a camp in Osodo Primary School. The team reached 226 people, distributed 126 blankets and 100 mosquito nets.

The situation in Sudan...MSF East Africa

"My journey with MSF International reminds me of the humble beginning that led me to where I am today, serving as a Mobile Implementation Officer in the #eHealth team. I use technology to improve #healthcare delivery in #humanitarian settings." - Vincent K’Omoth msf.or.ke/news-and-resou…

"My son arrived home. He was barely able to speak. ‘Dad, people have been blown into pieces! Children, women… why is it like this, Dad?’" On 8 June, Israeli forces bombed parts of #Gaza, killing 270 people. An MSF doctor recounts that horrific day: msf.or.ke/news-and-resou…

In case of emergency, MSF ambulances are available on our toll-free number 0800 721 100 in Nairobi, Eastlands areas #Kenya.

Wueh! On the dot!

Journalists follow presentations during a Solutions Journalism Training organized by MESHA MESHA Science. SOJO helps the society learn how to fix itself. #Meshacafes

How to tell #SoJo stories. MESHA Science

This Friday, we have Stephen Ayoyi, who has worked with MSF for 20 years. From the streets of #Nairobi, Kenya, to the landscapes of Sudan, his journey with MSF has been extraordinary. Read Stephen's story : bit.ly/46tyy4s

🚨 There is only enough therapeutic food to treat malnourished children in #Zamzam camp, #Sudan, for another 2 weeks. As a result, today, we have sadly been obliged to cap the number of children who can receive this treatment, because the RSF have blocked our supply trucks.

🧵 1/7: What is Mpox, & what risks does it pose? Mpox is a disease caused by the monkeypox virus, transmitted through close contact with infected individuals or animals. It's been endemic in Central & West Africa since the 1970s, but in 2022-2023, it spread to over 110 countries.

Mpox: First case of contagious variant outside Africa reported channel4.com/news/mpox-firs…

Let the chips fall where they may. #RejectFinanceBill2024 #RutoMustGo

Shocking statistics reveal a rise in childhood obesity. The real enemy? The foods our children consume daily. It's time to prioritize healthier choices to ensure a healthier future for our kids NCD Alliance Kenya HealthDialogueKe🇰🇪 NCD Alliance East Africa

The burden of non-communicable diseases in Kenya is rising. Unhealthy diets are a major contributor and as a country, we must address this now. I'm honoured to be part of this crucial discussion as a health journalist and digital content creator NCD Alliance Kenya tawasi International Institute for Legislative Affairs

Why is #FoodPolicyKE important in fighting against #NCDs Join us tomorrow with OJ Riaga as we discuss this with experts on the topic and the power of front-of-pack warning labels (FOPLs). It is #TimeToLead Ministry of Health Eva Njenga KELIN @APHRC World Health Organization (WHO) International Institute for Legislative Affairs Consumer Insight

During a dinner to close out the Africa Regional PrEP Workshop in Nairobi, MESHA Science celebrated AVAC and ED Mitchell Warren for supporting local health journalists with the latest information and translation on HIV and public health. Read more here! meshascience.org/mesha-honours-…