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2) Evidence-based advocacy for reforms in health policies

Under this, HERAF is:
  • Enhancing citizen's awareness of Kenya's August 2010 Constitution, provisions and opportunities on right to health.
  • Mobilizing, empowering and providing opportunities to civil society and citizen groups to proactively engage in all the constitutional implementation processes including development of the comprehensive National Health Framework 2011 - 2030
  • Engaging in constructive partnerships with the government and other stakeholders, in  influencing health policies, public opinion, attitudes and perceptions of the right to health at the community, district, county, national and international level, through dissemination of national health policies and strategic plans, organisation and facilitation of advocacy forums targeting different stakeholders such as policy makers, women representatives and health care providers, and issuing petitions and briefing papers on health and human rights related issues.
  • Providing leadership to health workers and civil society in identifying and addressing the emerging policy gaps on the right to health in Kenya by identifying barriers impeding public participation in health sector governance, supporting health workers, civil society and other stakeholder organisations to take part in health sector policy advocacy and development. HERAF is also actively launching  and strengthening partnerships, networks and collaborative meetings between various stakeholders engaged in the demand and promotion of the respect of the right to health.



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