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Service Overview

Our Advocacy & Policy Research service works to influence health policies at local, county, and national levels in Kenya. We believe that sustainable health improvement requires supportive policies and systems.

We bridge the gap between community needs and policy makers, ensuring that health policies are evidence-based, equitable, and responsive to the realities of Kenyan communities.

Our Approach

  • Evidence-Based Advocacy: Using research data to inform policy recommendations
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Building coalitions with communities, NGOs, and government
  • Policy Analysis: Assessing existing policies and identifying gaps
  • Community Voice: Amplifying community perspectives in policy discussions
  • Capacity Building: Training communities to engage in advocacy
  • Monitoring & Evaluation: Tracking policy implementation and impact

Advocacy Focus Areas

Universal Health Coverage

Advocating for equitable access to quality healthcare services for all Kenyans, regardless of socioeconomic status.

Mental Health Integration

Promoting policies that integrate mental health services into primary healthcare and community settings.

Digital Health Policy

Advocating for policies that support digital health innovation and ensure equitable access to telehealth services.

Elderly Care Policy

Promoting policies that support comprehensive care and social protection for Kenya's aging population.

Recent Policy Achievements

Community Health Worker Recognition

Successfully advocated for official recognition and standardized training of community health workers in 3 counties, benefiting 2,000+ CHWs.

Mental Health in Schools Policy

Contributed to the development of guidelines for mental health support in secondary schools across 2 counties.

Digital Health Regulations

Participated in stakeholder consultations that led to improved regulations for telehealth services in Kenya.

Current Advocacy Campaigns

#HealthForAllKE

A nationwide campaign advocating for accelerated implementation of Universal Health Coverage in Kenya, with focus on marginalized communities.

Policy Change Community Mobilization Media Engagement
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#MentalHealthMattersKE

Advocating for increased budget allocation for mental health services and integration of mental health into primary healthcare systems.

Budget Advocacy Stigma Reduction Capacity Building
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Advocacy Tools & Resources

Policy Briefs

Concise summaries of research findings with clear policy recommendations for decision-makers.

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Data Dashboards

Interactive data visualizations showing health trends and disparities to inform advocacy efforts.

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Advocacy Videos

Short videos featuring community voices and success stories to amplify advocacy messages.

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Training Manuals

Resources for training community members in effective advocacy and policy engagement.

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Join Our Advocacy Efforts

Policy change requires collective action. Join us in advocating for better health policies in Kenya.

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