East African Health Platform (EAHP)

🌍 Thank You for a Successful Breakaway Session at the 7th East African Community Secretary General’s Forum 🌍 It was an absolute honor facilitating the breakaway session on "Healthy Borders, Healthy Nations: Responsive Cross-Border Health Initiatives" during the 7th East African Community Secretary General’s Forum in Nairobi, Kenya. A heartfelt thank you to our speakers and moderator for their invaluable contributions and for sparking such dynamic discussions. Dr. Eric NZEYIMANA Mr. Jack Musembi Dr. Jacqueline Kitulu, MD, MBA, OGW, FCMA Dr Tim Theuri, BDS, FICD,FPFA Ms. Millicent Olulo Orera 💡 Key Takeaways from the Session: 1. Health is a critical security risk and a key determinant of regional economic development. 2. The harmonization of policies is essential to ensure portability of health insurance, recognition of healthcare credentials, and streamlined regulatory standards. 3. Addressing the human resource gap in health through regional data systems and ICT solutions is vital for sustainability. Local manufacturing capacity, especially in pharmaceuticals, must be prioritized in line with the AU’s vision of 40% African-made products by 2030. 4. A structured public-private partnership accountability framework is needed to strengthen collaboration between stakeholders. 5. Increased engagement from development partners and citizens, along with biannual forums, could enhance the forum’s impact. This session reinforced the importance of healthy communities in fostering resilience, trust, and cohesion across borders, particularly in historically divided or conflict-affected areas. Together, let us continue to champion health as the foundation for a unified and thriving East African Community. #EAC #EastAfricanCommunity #RegionalIntegration #HealthInitiatives #SocialCohesion #PandemicPreparedness #OneDestiny

Our lineup of Presenters and Discussants for today! Dr. Eric Nzeyimana Mr. Jack Musembi Dr Tim Theuri, BDS, FICD,FPFA Dr. Jacqueline Kitulu, MD, MBA, OGW, FCMA Ms. ANNA KUKUNDAKWE Ms. Millicent Olulo Orera Today, we will facilitate Track C's breakaway session as part of the 7th East African Community (EAC) Secretary General's Forum. This session, themed "Healthy Borders, Healthy Nations: Responsive Cross-Border Health Initiatives," will tackle a critical question: 💡 How can the EAC ensure that cross-border health initiatives not only improve pandemic preparedness but also foster social cohesion and trust among border communities that have historically been divided or in conflict? The session underscores the importance of collaboration in addressing both health challenges and the broader goal of regional integration. By investing in responsive health initiatives, we can build stronger, more resilient communities while fostering trust and cooperation across borders. The Secretary General's Forum, under this year’s overarching theme "Towards a Resilient and Fully Integrated East Africa: Harnessing Opportunities in the Borderless Community," continues to serve as a vital platform for shaping the future of our region. It enables meaningful stakeholder dialogue, highlights success stories of integration, and identifies solutions to shared challenges. We look forward to this engaging session that will contribute to the important discussions shaping the future of a unified and prosperous East Africa.

🌍 Healthy Borders, Healthy Nations: Responsive Cross-Border Health Initiatives 🌍 Tomorrow, we will facilitate Track C's breakaway session as part of the 7th East African Community (EAC) Secretary General's Forum. This session, themed "Healthy Borders, Healthy Nations: Responsive Cross-Border Health Initiatives," will tackle a critical question: 💡 How can the EAC ensure that cross-border health initiatives not only improve pandemic preparedness but also foster social cohesion and trust among border communities that have historically been divided or in conflict? The session underscores the importance of collaboration in addressing both health challenges and the broader goal of regional integration. By investing in responsive health initiatives, we can build stronger, more resilient communities while fostering trust and cooperation across borders. The Secretary General's Forum, under this year’s overarching theme "Towards a Resilient and Fully Integrated East Africa: Harnessing Opportunities in the Borderless Community," continues to serve as a vital platform for shaping the future of our region. It enables meaningful stakeholder dialogue, highlights success stories of integration, and identifies solutions to shared challenges. We look forward to this engaging session that will contribute to the important discussions shaping the future of a unified and prosperous East Africa. Moderator: Jackson Musembi Presenters and Discussants : Dr. Eric NZEYIMANA, Dr Tim Theuri, BDS, FICD,FPFA , Ms. Kukundakwe Anna, Mr. Jack Musembi, Dr. Jacqueline Kitulu, MD, MBA, OGW, FCMA and Ms. Millicent Orera #EAC #EastAfricanCommunity #EAHP #RegionalIntegration #EACSGforum #OnePeopleOneDestiny #HealthyBordersHealthyNations

🌍 Healthy Borders, Healthy Nations: Responsive Cross-Border Health Initiatives 🌍 Tomorrow, we will facilitate Track C's breakaway session as part of the 7th East African Community (EAC) Secretary General's Forum. This session, themed "Healthy Borders, Healthy Nations: Responsive Cross-Border Health Initiatives," will tackle a critical question: 💡 How can the EAC ensure that cross-border health initiatives not only improve pandemic preparedness but also foster social cohesion and trust among border communities that have historically been divided or in conflict? The session underscores the importance of collaboration in addressing both health challenges and the broader goal of regional integration. By investing in responsive health initiatives, we can build stronger, more resilient communities while fostering trust and cooperation across borders. The Secretary General's Forum, under this year’s overarching theme "Towards a Resilient and Fully Integrated East Africa: Harnessing Opportunities in the Borderless Community," continues to serve as a vital platform for shaping the future of our region. It enables meaningful stakeholder dialogue, highlights success stories of integration, and identifies solutions to shared challenges. We look forward to this engaging session that will contribute to the important discussions shaping the future of a unified and prosperous East Africa. Moderator: Jackson Musembi Speakers: Dr. Eric NZEYIMANA, Dr Tim Theuri, BDS, FICD,FPFA , Ms. Kukundakwe Anna , Dr. Jacqueline Kitulu, MD, MBA, OGW, FCMA and Ms. Millicent Olulo Orera #EAC #EastAfricanCommunity #EAHP #RegionalIntegration #EACSGforum #OnePeopleOneDestiny #HealthyBordersHealthyNations