Dr. Winter Okoth, PhD, ScM
@WinterOkoth
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Scientist. Board Member @ASTMH Emerging Leader @ATSE_au Champion @BeatMalaria Founder @PMentorship #PublicHealth #Research #Advocacy_Policy_Leadership #Humanity
Kenya, Global Citizen
Joined March 2013
#MyPhDGraduation #Historic #DreamComeTrue #Humbled #AmazingGrace To God be the Glory! I'm overwhelmed with tears of joy. It's been quite a journey! Today, I am First Generation PhD in our entire family, clan, and village. I am my ancestors', my grandmothers' and my mother's
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#Heartbroken Jowi! Jowi! Jowi! Lit manadeni yawa! What a sombre week! Our beloved nation of Kenya, the African continent, and the world, we have lost an ICON, a giant, the legendary, our freedom fighter, peacemaker, father of our second liberation, father of our democracy, and
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“Never give up on chasing and leading your dreams, making a difference and championing humanity,” @WinterOkoth @takeleadwomen #WomensEqualityDay #entrepreneur #globalhealth ”
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What does it take to transform challenge into change? For two outstanding leaders and Take The Lead Power Tool Champions, their stories of advocacy and excellence changed not only their lives, but...
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Let’s talk about Crystal….and the fact that When God Redirects, He’s Protecting You. Crystal Asige’s journey proves it. Her stint with Sauti Sol ended. At the time, it looked like a setback. In reality? It was God moving her into position for something greater. Born in
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Before immunisation for pertussis, or whooping cough, became routine, it killed twice as many children as measles and polio combined. Read our deep dive into the history of the fight against this deadly and highly infectious disease:
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Before immunisation for pertussis, or whooping cough, became routine, it killed twice as many children as measles and polio combined. High vaccine coverage is essential to keep that threat at bay.
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Standing out for Kenya! Byrne Omondi is the TotalEnergies Man of the Match! 🇰🇪🧤 @Football2Gether | #TotalEnergiesCHAN2024
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Seen. Heard. For Kenya! ❤️🇰🇪 Purchase your #TotalEnergiesCHAN2024 tickets here 👉 https://t.co/awXbLaBpH9
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WOW! WHAT A GOAL... RYAN OGAM'S GOAL AGAINST MOROCCO 🇰🇪⚽️ #CHAN2024 #FootballKE
https://t.co/wSuX8f1eKi
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@WinterOkoth Congratulations Daktari. We are proud of you 👏 🥰
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@WinterOkoth We so proud of you! Keep the fire burning.
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#TakeTheLead #PowerToolChampion Sometimes life has the most beautiful way of reminding us that your work matters, even when we can't see the full picture. This recognition isn't just about me - it is about the communities I have served and serve, and most importantly the
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#TakeTheLead #PowerToolChampion Having experienced and witnessed the devastating impacts of #malaria and other diseases in our community, I developed a passion for science to better understand infectious diseases and contribute toward the development of effective therapeutics
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#Gratitude #Kenya 🇰🇪 #Africa your daughter made you proud #OurDreamsAreValid #GloryBeToGod I have some incredibly exciting news to share with you all 🏆 I've been selected as a 2025 Take The Lead Power Tool Champion! 🎉 Out of all the amazing women nominated, I was chosen as
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We are proud of Kenya's achievement in eliminating #sleepingsickness as a public health problem, becoming the 10th Nation to eliminate the disease globally. Elimination is not eradication. We look forward to full integration of HAT interventions in healthcare systems. #beatNTDs
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HAPPENING TONIGHT: August Action Kick-Off! There's still time to register but do so NOW 👀👇 https://t.co/g371oiW4AW On the agenda: 💪 deep dive into @GlobalFund's lifesaving work; 🔍 exclusive insights on malaria reduction and advocacy from Dr. @WinterOkoth; 💡 tips to turn
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To protect health & support #breastfeeding, women need: 💟 Paid maternity leave - preferably 6+ months – in line with WHO recommendations for exclusive breastfeeding 💟 Time off for breastfeeding or expressing milk upon return to work 💟 Breastfeeding-friendly workplaces &
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I’m glad you broke out of survival mode. You discovered your wings and have been soaring ever since. You’re worthy of these heights. You always have been.
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🇸🇷 Thanks to strong leadership and coordinated action with affected communities, the next generation can grow up free from Malaria. A major step forward for PAHO's Initiative for the Elimination of Diseases in the Americas. ℹ️ https://t.co/ONeTOxMrX0
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