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Githinji Gitahi

Dr. Githinji Gitahi is group chief executive officer of Amref Health Africa, the largest Africa-led international organization, reaching more than 11 million people each year through 150 health-focused projects across 35 countries. Previously, Dr. Githinji was vice president and Africa regional director for Smile Train International; managing director for Monitor Publications in Uganda; and general manager for marketing and circulation in East Africa for the Nation Media Group. Dr. Githinji also sits on the boards of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention and The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations.

Latest Articles

Climate Change
Climate Change
Opinion: Emission cuts in Africa miss the mark — adaptation must come first
15 Nov 2024
African countries must move from “distributed carbon emission guilt" to people-centered climate action — with finance for adaptation from wealthier countries a priority.
Sponsored by The Pfizer Foundation
Sponsored by The Pfizer Foundation
Opinion: Why communities are essential to health security
28 Jul 2023
It takes more than a vaccine to fight a disease. To close the health equity gap, we need localized approaches that help community partners and strengthen health systems.
Sponsored by Amref Health Africa
Sponsored by Amref Health Africa
Opinion: Strengthen health systems in Africa through regional collaboration
11 May 2023
As Africa moves forward to tackle health system challenges, it is critical to prioritize building strong African partnerships, argue Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana, minister of health in Rwanda, and Dr. Githinji Gitahi, group CEO of AMREF Health Africa.
Sponsored by Amref Health Africa
Sponsored by Amref Health Africa
Opinion: Rethinking global health funding for the good of all
23 Feb 2023
Between dwindling domestic budgets and reduced donor government funding, Africa’s health funding gap is set to widen. Amref’s Dr. Githinji Gitahi and Camilla Knox-Peebles argue for a shift in mindset to break the cycle of development aid dependency.
Global health
Global health
Opinion: Africa, it’s time to take charge of our health agenda
15 Aug 2022
For too long, African countries’ efforts to take charge of their own health agenda have been curtailed, either by factors beyond their control or by self-sabotage through poor governance, but the continent is now on the cusp of change.
Sponsored by Roche
Sponsored by Roche
Opinion: How to future-proof Africa’s health systems
19 Mar 2021
Dr. Githinji Gitahi, global CEO at Amref Health Africa, shares key takeaways from the 2021 Africa Health Agenda International Conference session: Launching the FutureProofing Healthcare Africa Sustainability Index.
COVID-19
COVID-19
Opinion: Vaccine trials start and end with the community
21 Jul 2020
Following the Africa Union launch of the Consortium for COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Trial, this op-ed looks at the complexities of community engagement and how it can be achieved.
Produced in Partnership: Healthy Access
Produced in Partnership: Healthy Access
Opinion: How to achieve UHC? Invest more, and better
22 Aug 2019
Millions of people’s lives are shaped by a lack of access to safe, affordable health care. Global health experts say it’s time to take action, calling on civil society to unite and urging governments to make substantial commitments to funding UHC.
Focus on: Future of health partnerships
Focus on: Future of health partnerships
Opinion: Achieving UHC in Africa requires focus and collaboration from the private sector
9 Jan 2019
Experts outline where — and how — the private sector can contribute to achieving universal health coverage.
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