Global Programs Kenya Country Director Dr. Koki Kinagwi attended the 7th Annual AFREhealth Symposium held in Nairobi August 6-8. During her presentation, "An Institution’s Spectrum of Support for International Research: Opportunities to Increase Equity and Partnership," she discussed UCSF’s model of working through Global Programs offices as one way of ensuring greater equity across partnerships and collaborations.
Updated: Sep 20, 2024
Since 2004, the CDC-funded Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program (FELTP) has been enhancing epidemiology and surveillance capacity in Kenya. Global Programs Kenya, a designated FELTP field placement site, is currently hosting Dr. Fred Mutisya, a distinguished medical doctor and AI developer.Â
Mutisya has spearheaded projects that include an AI-powered platform for antimicrobial resistance prediction which won the 2023 Vivli/Wellcome AMR Surveillance Open Data Re-Use Data Challenge. His experience includes managing a 150-bed hospital, supervising numerous health centers, and contributing to HIV technical support, achievements that earned him the 2020 PEPFAR Heroes award.Â
During his two-year placement as a FELTP resident, Mutisya aims to further refine his skills in epidemiology and research.Â
Contact:Â Fred.Mutisya@ucglobalprograms.org
Kenya Minister of Health Cabinet Secretary (and former Global Programs Kenya Procurement Manager) Susan Nakhumicha Wafula hosted a meeting with Global Programs Board Chair George Rutherford and Global Programs Kenya Country Director Koki Kinagwi to discuss critical areas of disease surveillance, pandemic preparedness, and data management. They explored opportunities to expand collaboration in key areas, supporting Kenya's strategic shift from curative to promotive and preventive healthcare.Â
Existing partnerships with UCSF include initiatives in surveillance and epidemiology for HIV Epidemic Control, improvement of interoperable Health Information Systems for HIV/AIDS and TB control, and collaborative research with KEMRI.