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Githinji Gitahi

Africa cannot afford healthcare but can finance health

True health is the asset that stems from investments in education, particularly for girls, as well as in good nutrition, access to clean water and sanitation, unpolluted air, and an active lifestyle.

By Githinji Gitahi 7 months ago

Africa cannot afford healthcare but can finance health

Private sector is an indispensable partner in Universal Health Coverage

Private sector is an indispensable partner in Universal Health Coverage

By Githinji Gitahi 9 months ago

Why health should be key agenda during climate change summits

Why health should be key agenda during climate change summits

By Dr Githinji Gitahi and Martin Muchangi 1 year ago

Health is the human face of the climate crisis

Health is the human face of the climate crisis

By Dr Githinji Gitahi and Martin Muchangi 1 year ago

People-centered health system redesign is key to universal health

African governments must develop strong national institutions with a full legal mandate to address their most pressing needs, including UHC.

By Githinji Gitahi and Ndirangu Wanjuki 1 year ago

People-centered health system redesign is key to universal health

Kenyans need ‘immunization’ against Fake News

In war, truth is always an early casualty. This has never been truer than in the current war against the Covid-19 pandemic.

By Dr Githinji Gitahi 3 years ago

Kenyans need ‘immunization’ against Fake News

Children are better off in school than at home

We know that the longer children are out of school, the greater the risk that the poorest among them will never return.

By Maniza Zaman, Githinji Gitahi 4 years ago

Children are better off in school than at home

Let's strive to build a robust health system

First, the government needs to put its money where its mouth is.

By Dr. Githinji Gitahi 4 years ago

Let's strive to build a robust health system

Walk the talk on sexual and reproductive health

Kenya has made significant progress on sexual and reproductive health and rights, especially maternal and child mortality since ICPD first took place

By Githinji Gitahi 5 years ago

Walk the talk on sexual and reproductive health

Here's where to start if you want health coverage for all

Despite his critical role in promoting and maintaining health of the people of Kanzokea, he is not paid for his services.

By Dr. Githinji Gitahi 6 years ago

Here's where to start if you want health coverage for all

For freedom from poverty, universal health coverage is a must

Approximately four out of every five Kenyans have no access to medical insurance, so the cruel reality is that most are just an accident or illness away from destitution.

By Siddharth Chatterjee and Dr Githinji Gitahi 6 years ago

For freedom from poverty, universal health coverage is a must

We must keep up the fight against Malaria

Malaria statistics have improved significantly in the past few years. Between 2010 and 2015, malaria incidence reduced by 21 per cent and the number of deaths fell by 29 per cent globally (and by 31 per cent in the African region), according to the WHO’s World Malaria Report 2016.

By Githinji Gitahi 7 years ago

We must keep up the fight against Malaria

Address challenges facing health sector

In the post-2015 development agenda, the world has committed to universal health coverage (UHC) and achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 3 – to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

By Githinji Gitahi 7 years ago

Address challenges facing health sector

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