GHI Kenya – Global Health Innovations

Transforming Health Systems Through Research, Innovation & Digital Health

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.

Our Impact

Measurable Results Across Kenya

Every number represents real lives transformed through evidence-driven digital health innovation.

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What We Do

Better Systems, Stronger Communities, Better Health

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.

Research & Evidence

Implementation science, clinical trials, and translational research that generates evidence for policy and practice.

Digital Health

Technology platforms that track patients, support clinical decisions, and strengthen health information systems.

Health Systems Strengthening

Working with county governments and the Ministry of Health to build resilient, responsive health systems.

Capacity Building

Training healthcare workers, mentoring researchers, and building institutional capacity for sustainable impact.

Flagship Innovations

Digital Health Platforms That Save Lives Every Day

Reduced loss-to-follow-up by 50%

HITSystem

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

CATSystem

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.

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Active pilot in Kilifi County

KMC Digital Platform

Kangaroo Mother Care

A community-based digital health platform supporting newborn care through Kangaroo Mother Care practices, connecting mothers with healthcare providers.

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Real-time disease surveillance

CTS

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.

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Research & Publications

Evidence That Drives Policy and Practice

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+Publications
43+Presentations
12+Years of impact
Latest Publication 2026

Preferences for and Experiences of Antenatal and Postpartum Male Partner Support Among Kenyan Women Living with HIV

Lapke B, Atcheson K, Wexler C, Maloba M, Goggin K, Hoefferle R, Staggs V, Babu S, Maosa N, Finocchario-Kessler S

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Presentation

Availability and uptake of cervical cancer screening and treatment services at 19 Kenyan Health Facilities

KEMRI Annual Scientific and Health Conference, Nairobi, Kenya

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Primary Sites Expansion Pilots
Where We Work

10+ Counties. 20+ Facilities. One Mission.

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
Success Stories

Real Impact, Real Lives Changed

HITSystem

Preventing Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission with 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.

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CATSystem

Strengthening Cervical Cancer Care Continuum with 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.

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KMC

Kangaroo Mother Care Community Pilot Transforms Newborn Health in Kilifi

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.

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Our Partners

Collaborating for Greater Impact

Help Build Stronger Health Systems Across Kenya

Every partnership, every contribution strengthens the systems that protect mothers, children, and communities. Join us in scaling digital health innovation where it matters most.