Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete
Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete is the former president of Tanzania, serving from 2005 to 2015. Before his presidency, he held key ministerial positions, including minister of foreign affairs; minister of finance; and minister of water, energy, and minerals from 1994 to 2005.
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Opinion: I fail to see the rationale for not supporting Gavi
7 months ago // Global health
As a former head of an African state, I am acutely aware that falling short on funding Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance means children in Africa will die. I urge the world to continue supporting this initiative.
Opinion: Invest in midwives to improve global health
over 8 years ago // Maternal Health
A midwife with the right skills and training can provide 87 percent of the health care needed during pregnancy and following birth. Ahead of the International Confederation of Midwives' 31st triennial congress, former Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete and Wellbeing Foundation Africa's Founder-President Toyin Saraki explain.