
Githinji Gitahi
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The Kenya-US health deal is pragmatic, but could have been done better
3 months ago // Opinion: Global health
Opinion: Kenya made a pragmatic choice in a crisis. However, that shouldn’t require sacrificing principles and the world should build systems where developing countries can access critical health funding without having to choose between investment and sovereignty.

Opinion: Emission cuts in Africa miss the mark — adaptation must come first
over 1 year ago // Climate Change
African countries must move from “distributed carbon emission guilt" to people-centered climate action — with finance for adaptation from wealthier countries a priority.

Opinion: Why communities are essential to health security
over 2 years ago // Sponsored by The Pfizer Foundation
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.

Opinion: Strengthen health systems in Africa through regional collaboration
almost 3 years ago // Sponsored by Amref Health Africa
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.
Opinion: Rethinking global health funding for the good of all
about 3 years ago // Sponsored by Amref Health Africa
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.
Opinion: Africa, it’s time to take charge of our health agenda
over 3 years ago // Global health
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.
Opinion: How to future-proof Africa’s health systems
almost 5 years ago // Sponsored by Roche
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.
Opinion: Vaccine trials start and end with the community
over 5 years ago // COVID-19
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.
Opinion: How to achieve UHC? Invest more, and better
over 6 years ago // Produced in Partnership: Healthy Access
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.
Opinion: Achieving UHC in Africa requires focus and collaboration from the private sector
about 7 years ago // Focus on: Future of health partnerships
Experts outline where — and how — the private sector can contribute to achieving universal health coverage.