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Welcome to the TDAK Foundation

At The Thyroid Disease Awareness Kenya Foundation (TDAK), we are dedicated to improving thyroid care in Kenya. We focus our efforts on creating awareness, promoting research, and advocacy to improve the quality of life for people living with thyroid disorders.

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Our Status

The Thyroid Disease Awareness Kenya Foundation (TDAK) is a non-profit patient organization founded in 2017 and legally registered in Kenya under the Societies Act Cap (108), and Registration Certificate No. R49933. We are dedicated to improving thyroid care in Kenya. We focus our efforts on creating awareness, promoting research, and advocacy to improve the quality of life for people living with thyroid disorders.

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Our MISSION

The Thyroid Disease Awareness Kenya Foundation (TDAK) is a non-profit patient organization founded in 2017 and legally registered in Kenya under the Societies Act Cap (108), and Registration Certificate No. R49933. We are dedicated to improving thyroid care in Kenya. We focus our efforts on creating awareness, promoting research, and advocacy to improve the quality of life for people living with thyroid disorders.h

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OUR ROLE

Thyroid Disease Awareness Kenya Foundation is dedicated to improving thyroid care in Kenya and focuses its efforts on creating awareness, promoting research, advocacy and supporting the general wellness of people with thyroid disorders in order to improve their quality of life. Our mission is to create awareness about thyroid disease. disorders in order to improve their quality of life. Our mission is to create awareness about thyroid disease, 

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Answering your questions regarding the thyroid

Which part of my body is the thyroid gland?

The thyroid gland is a small butterfly shaped gland found at the base of the neck, just below the adam’s apple.(Larnyx) The thyroid gland is part of a system called the Endocrine system. The thyroid gland plays a major role in the way the body functions and operates. It does this by producing certain hormones that regulate the way every single cell in the body operates.

The thyroid gland produces and regulates its hormones according to your body;s needs. If your body is under stress due to illness , pregnancy or immune vulnerability, the thyroid gland produces more hormones enough to respond to these needs. The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate the body’s metabolism, growth and development. It plays a role in controlling heart, muscle and digestive function, brain development and bone maintenance as well as the body’s temperature. All of the cells in your body need energy to function. When your thyroid is not working properly, it affects and impacts your entire bodily functions.

What is the endocrine system?

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What are my treatment options?

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