2025 UHC Day Champion
Naila Chebet Koech
Public Health Practitioner & Mental Health Advocate, Stowelink Foundation, Kenya
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NCD prevalence is rising globally, and no single sector can tackle it alone. Multisectoral partnerships across government, civil society, academia, the private sector and communities are crucial for raising awareness and strengthening prevention, management efforts and progress for UHC.
Naila Chebet Koech is a passionate public health practitioner and mental health advocate dedicated to expanding equitable access to community-based health services in Kenya. As Mental Health Lead at Stowelink Foundation, she integrates mental health promotion with NCD prevention and early detection for youth and underserved populations. She has trained more than 600 young people through interactive sessions, including at Zetech University, empowering them to recognise stress, identify warning signs, and seek support. Her outreach extends to informal settlements such as Githurai, where she leads community engagement, screenings, and awareness campaigns.
Through her work, Naila is strengthening the foundation of UHC by reducing stigma and ensuring that marginalised communities are not left behind in Kenya’s health agenda. Her work reflects a holistic, people-centred vision of inclusive health for all.
