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@IDRC_CRDI and @RockefellerFdn initiative supporting innovative research and policy change for healthier and more sustainable food systems in Africa
Ottawa, Canada
Joined June 2016
RT @HD4HL_Ghana: At #ICN2025, we presented Ghana’s milestones in transforming the food environment. A win–win–win for government, the publi….
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RT @HD4HL_Ghana: 🚨 Are you at #ICN2025?.Join us tomorrow for SY145: Driving transformative double-duty food-based policies to tackle Africa….
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RT @aphrc: In 2016, Kenya lost USD 1.7 billion annually to the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), equivalent to 3.4% of its GDP. W….
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📢 Heading to #ICN2025? Don’t miss our symposium:. Driving transformative double-duty food-based policies to tackle Africa’s food environment challenges – lessons from Ghana, Kenya & Senegal. 📅 Thu 28 Aug.🕓 16:45–18:15.📍 Room 242B. Meet the researchers & join the conversation!
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#UNFSS2025 wrapped with a call for action - & Ghana is answering. @UnivofGhana, through #CCHeFS, is building a toolkit to track national #FoodSystems commitments, including healthier #SchoolMeals, and hold leaders accountable for real change. More here👉
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📢 The #UNFSS2025 wrapped with a clear message: transforming #FoodSystems starts with investing in what works—and #SchoolMeals are a key entry point. ✔️ 📄 The @UN Secretary-General’s Call to Action & @FoodSystems progress report spotlight school meals as a strategic lever for
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RT @WorldObesity: ‼️ By 2035, 750 million children will be living with overweight or obesity. 88% of them in low- and middle-income count….
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🥦 Dr. Shukri Mohamed, @aphrc . "Kenya’s Nutrient Profile Model sets clear standards to drive healthier diets and a stronger food system for all.". 📊Smart tools for food system transformation. #CCHeFS #HealthForAll
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🧂 Dr. Sameera Mahomedy, @WitsPricelessSA . "South Africa’s double-duty policy actions - from salt regulations to sugar tax - show the power of integrated nutrition policies.". 💪 Evidence in action for healthier futures. #CCHeFS #NutritionPolicy
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🗣️ Dr. @alaar, @UnivofGh. "We are shifting from individual responsibility to structural accountability in African food policy.". 📌 A timely reminder that systems - not just choices - shape outcomes. #CCHeFS #FoodPolicy
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We were proud to see CCHeFS researchers spotlighted at the session:. 🗂 “Nourishing nations: Lessons from driving double-duty food policy change within Africa”. Here’s what they shared. ⬇️
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🌍 Reflecting on an energising #ANH2025 in Dar es Salaam!. Over two powerful weeks, 1500+ participants from 50+ countries came together to share, learn & lead change in food systems, nutrition & health. @ANH_Academy created a truly global space. 🧵.
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CCHeFS is excited to have participated in the #2024AFSForum, highlighting key issues in #PublicHealth, #FoodPolicy & #SchoolMeals. Thanks to our partners, speakers & colleagues for joining the movement across Africa to building a healthy, sustainable & equitable food system🙏
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Don't miss this crucial discussion on leveraging #FoodPolicy to address malnutrition & NCDs in Africa 🌍. Join CCHeFS researchers at this @IDRC_CRDI, @IDLO & @RockefellerFdn event from 1:45-2:45 at #AFSF2024 today!.
What a line up!. @namukoloC @ILRI @wanameme @KELINKenya @alaar @UnivofGh @EthiopianATA. #FoodPolicy #SustainableFood #HealthEquity #AFSF.
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Looking for more @TheAGRF sessions? Join @IDRC_CRDI @RockefellerFdn & @fwg_alliance for 'The Transformational Power of #SchoolMeals'💥 . Learn how Africa's school feeding progs can⤴️food system transformation, climate resilience, sustainability, inclusivity & more!⤵️@IDRC_ESARO
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More side event updates for @TheAGRF! .@IDRC_CRDI's session on empowering ♀️ in agrifood systems will explore dynamic strategies, policy frameworks & best practices from Africa🌍 . Panelists include @kathryntoure, Susan Kaaria of @AWARDFellowship & more! . @IDRC_ESARO #AFSF2024
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📢Join our #AFSF2024 'Nourishing Nations' side event on Mon 2nd! . Discussions will focus on:.1⃣The role of food policy in tackling NCDs.2⃣Integrated approaches for sustainable & equitable food systems.3⃣African insights on crafting national food policy bundles. Don't miss it!
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RT @IDRC_ESARO: Nous serons au Forum africain sur les systèmes alimentaires #AFSF2024 à Kigali. Notre propre @HallenIDRC parle de ce que @….
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RT @HD4HL_Ghana: 🚨 Exciting news! .The #FERN-FoodSAMSA webinar series #3 returns this September. Don't miss out. Register now to join the c….
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Excited to share that @alaar from our 🇬🇭CCHeFS team will be speaking at the 'Nourishing Nations' @IDRC_CRDI side-event at the #AfricaFoodSystems Forum! .🗓️2 Sep.🕑13:45-14:45.📍Room MH2.Don’t miss crucial talks on #FoodPolicy for food system transformation!.@RockefellerFdn @IDLO
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