HOYWIK HepB Policy Briefs 2024, High-Level Meeting with Ministry of Health Afya House

Hepatitis B Birth Dose (HepB-BD) Policy | Hepatitis B Elimination | Kenya Ministry of Health | Policy Advocacy This video highlights the 2024 high-level policy engagement convened by HOYWIK with the Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr. Oluga, at Afya House, Ministry of Health, Kenya. The meeting focused on the dissemination of Hepatitis B policy briefs and advocacy for the adoption and implementation of the Hepatitis B Birth Dose (HepB-BD) vaccine to prevent mother-to-child transmission of Hepatitis B. The discussions brought together government officials, health experts, civil society organizations, and public health advocates to review evidence on the burden of Hepatitis B in Kenya and identify policy actions needed to strengthen newborn immunization, maternal screening, and access to prevention services. The video showcases HOYWIK's leadership in evidence-based advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and efforts to support national strategies aimed at eliminating viral hepatitis as a public health threat. It demonstrates the importance of collaboration between communities, policymakers, and health institutions in protecting mothers and newborns from Hepatitis B infection. Keywords: Hepatitis B, HepB-BD, Birth Dose Vaccine, Ministry of Health Kenya, Afya House, Dr. Oluga, Policy Brief, Maternal and Child Health, Immunization, Public Health Advocacy, Viral Hepatitis Elimination, Health Policy, HOYWIK.