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Africa has the potential to revolutionize its vaccine manufacturing sector, ensuring health security & economic empowerment. It's time for bold action! Read how recent developments are paving the way for a self-reliant Africa healthpolicy-watch.news/no-excuse-for-… #CHReaD #HealthRnD

The #UNTaxConvention isn't just about numbers; it's about reshaping global finance for a fairer world! A short snippet by Katie from @WEDO_worldwide on #GlobalEconomy during @IAFFE meeting in 🇺🇸

🧠 #MentalWellnessByDesign Kenya’s #MentalHealth crisis demands urgent attention and the answers lie in innovation, research, and grounded local solutions. Join us on 31 July as we explore how science & culture can reshape care. 🔗 Register here: shorturl.at/gW5Vv

Health Research & Innovation is worth investing in. Every KSh 1 invested yields 2.4x now and 4.72x later. Parliament must enact SHA Act reforms and back local commercialization of health products and technologies Read the coverage: kbc.co.ke/critical-short… #investInRnD

Parliament can fix this. A simple budget change can release funds for research, clinical trials, and innovation grants. It’s a small step with big returns. #InvestInRnD Read more here: kbc.co.ke/critical-short…

Health research cannot wait. Loss of over USD 220M in donor funding has brought Kenya’s research to the brink. Lab upgrades are underfunded and innovations are at risk. Read more here : healthbusiness.co.ke/9164/kenyas-he… #investInRnD

We need action now. Parliament must allocate money for research, pass the 0.1% SHA contribution for research, and buy locally made innovations. That’s how we protect Kenya’s health and economy. Are you with us? #InvestInRnD Read the full statement here on chread.africa/Resources

Kenya’s health research is in crisis , KEMRI got only KSh 40 M for labs and the NRF received 0 funding Read our press statement coverage Read: news.scienceafrica.co.ke/health-coaliti… #investInRnD

Our coalition calls for emergency budget amendments to save vital research. Read the full statement: Read: nipashebiz.co.ke/kenya-health-a… #investInRnD

Call to Action: Advancing Social Participation in Health As the 2025 HENNET Social Participation Conference came to a close, stakeholders from 10 counties endorsed a powerful Call to Action, urging government, CSO's & communities to strengthen public participation in health.

The health budget increased, but KEMRI and NRF were left behind. KEMRI only got funds for basic operations, and the NRF got nothing at all. How will research grow without proper support? #InvestInRnD Read the full statement here on chread.africa/Resources

Our innovators need more financial support. Without funding, we can’t turn ideas into medicines or health tools. We have the brains; let’s give them the backing to solve Kenya’s health challenges. #InvestInRnD Read the full statement here on chread.africa/Resources

Every shilling invested in health research and development (R&D) fuels job creation, sparks homegrown innovations, and delivers life-saving solutions for our communities. From new vaccines to smarter health systems, R&D is not a cost—it’s an engine for progress. Kenya has the…

Today we convened a joint orientation meeting  with the Kisumu County Department of Health and Sanitation for key Members of the County Assembly Kisumu Health, budget and appropriations and Finance committees. The meeting focused on improving health systems in the context of…

Research grows economies. Every shilling invested in health R&D generates jobs, innovations, and life-saving solutions. Kenya can lead in health breakthroughs if we fund our science. #InvestInRnD Read the full statement here on chread.africa/Resources

We’ve lost over KSh 30 billion in research funding. When traditional funders left, clinical trials stalled, surveillance weakened, and our best will start jobs abroad. We must prevent this brain drain #InvestInRnD Read the full statement here on chread.africa/Resources

Kenya’s health research is in danger. We’re watching funding disappear, and that means fewer life-saving breakthroughs made right here at home. This is not just numbers, this is about our health, jobs, and future. It’s time to fix this. #InvestInRnD kbc.co.ke/critical-short…

Kenya stands at a crossroads as key institutions like @KEMRI_Kenya and the @nrfkenya face critical funding shortages. Without investment in health research, we risk falling behind in the fight against emerging diseases, health inequities, and system inefficiencies. 🔍 Health…

No research, no solutions. Kenya risks falling behind as key institutions like KEMRI and the National Research Fund face major funding gaps. It is time to invest in health research. See the full press statement: chread.africa/resources #InvestInRnD #HealthInnovation #Kenya

Africa’s health innovation is rising — and the African Medtech Conference is where it all converges! Join @CHReaDKenya in Nairobi this August to shape the future of medtech on the continent. 🔗 africanmedtech.com #TAMC2025 #AfricanMedtech #HealthInnovation @africanmedtech…

🚀 Africa’s health innovation is on the move — and #AfricanMedtechConf is the launchpad! 🌍 Join @CHReaDKenya and its partners this August in Nairobi as innovators, investors, and health leaders converge to shape the future of medtech in Africa. Don’t miss where the next big…