GHI Kenya – Global Health Innovations
Global Health Innovations partners with governments, researchers, and healthcare providers to improve maternal, newborn, and child health, as well as reproductive health, cancer care, and digital health systems across Kenya.
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Mothers & Children
We believe that better systems and stronger communities lead to better health outcomes across Kenya. Our work spans research, digital innovation, health systems strengthening, and capacity building.
Implementation science, clinical trials, and translational research that generates evidence for policy and practice.
Technology platforms that track patients, support clinical decisions, and strengthen health information systems.
Working with county governments and the Ministry of Health to build resilient, responsive health systems.
Training healthcare workers, mentoring researchers, and building institutional capacity for sustainable impact.
Reduced loss-to-follow-up by 50%
HIV Infant Tracking System
A technology-driven intervention that prevents mother-to-child HIV transmission and ensures optimal care for HIV-exposed infants through real-time tracking and SMS reminders.
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Screening & treatment in 5+ counties
Cervical Cancer Assessment & Tracking
A digital platform for cervical cancer screening, diagnosis tracking, and patient follow-up that strengthens the continuum of care for women across Kenya.
Active pilot in Kilifi County
Kangaroo Mother Care
A community-based digital health platform supporting newborn care through Kangaroo Mother Care practices, connecting mothers with healthcare providers.
Real-time disease surveillance
Case-based Tracking & Surveillance
A disease surveillance and response platform that enables real-time case tracking and data-driven public health decision-making across counties.
GHI Kenya maintains one of the strongest research portfolios among implementation science organizations in East Africa. Our publications inform national health policy and global best practices.
38+Publications43+Presentations12+Years of impact
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Latest Publication 2026
Lapke B, Atcheson K, Wexler C, Maloba M, Goggin K, Hoefferle R, Staggs V, Babu S, Maosa N, Finocchario-Kessler S
Presentation
KEMRI Annual Scientific and Health Conference, Nairobi, Kenya
Primary Sites Expansion Pilots
GHI Kenya operates across public hospitals, health centers, and community-based programs. We partner with the Ministry of Health, County governments, KEMRI, and global collaborators to reach the communities that need us most.
NairobiKisumuHoma BayMigoriSiayaKilifiMombasaKakamegaBusiaUasin GishuNandi
HITSystem
Through real-time tracking and SMS reminders, HITSystem has significantly improved retention in PMTCT programs, ensuring HIV-exposed infants receive timely testing and treatment across multiple counties.
CATSystem
CATSystem has enabled healthcare providers to track women through the cervical cancer care continuum, reducing loss to follow-up and improving treatment outcomes in underserved communities.
KMC
The KMC community pilot in Kilifi County demonstrates how digital tools support community-based newborn care, connecting mothers with health workers for measurably better outcomes.
Our leadership brings decades of combined experience in public health research, digital health innovation, and health systems strengthening across East Africa.
Chief Executive Director
Distinguished public health researcher with extensive experience in maternal, newborn, child health and HIV systems strengthening in Kenya. Leads GHI’s strategic vision and pioneering research initiatives.
Founder, Board Member & Chair
Co-creator of the HITSystem and specialist in HIV/AIDS programs in East Africa. Graduate of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Designs solutions that save lives.
Every partnership, every contribution strengthens the systems that protect mothers, children, and communities. Join us in scaling digital health innovation where it matters most.
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GHI conducts social and clinical research, delivering high quality health care services, and building capacity of Heath care providers.
Mutoma Road, Off Mbaruk Road, Golf Course Building
P.O. Box 201-00200,
Nairobi, Kenya
Phone: +254702151300
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