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Global Health Innovations Kenya

GHI conducts social and clinical research, delivering high quality health care services, and building capacity of Heath care providers.

Executive Message – August 2025
06Feb

Executive Message – August…

Dr. May Maloba, Chief Executive Director Dear Colleagues, Partners, and…

2025 Field Operations & Stakeholder Engagement
05Feb

2025 Field Operations &…

By Nick Maosa, Program Coordinator Field operations remained dynamic throughout…

2025 Research & Innovation
05Feb

2025 Research & Innovation

By Shadrack Babu, Research Associate This year saw significant strides…

2025 Digital Systems, Data Quality & IT Operations
05Feb

2025 Digital Systems, Data…

By Kevin Oyowe, IT Programmer/Manager This year, our digital health…

CATSystem Intervention Insights – April 2025
04Feb

CATSystem Intervention Insights –…

This section presents key data visualizations from CATSystem intervention sites,…

Key Partner Engagements & MOUs
04Feb

Key Partner Engagements &…

Over the past year, GHI has strengthened its collaborations with…

Brad Gautney, CPNP-PC, MPH, is the Founder and President of Global Health Innovations. He specializes in designing HIV/AIDS programs in East Africa and is the co-creator of the HITSystem, a technology-driven intervention that prevents mother-to-child transmission and ensures optimal care for HIV-infected infants. Additionally, Brad develops medical programs to support children rescued from slavery in West Africa. A graduate of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Brad Gautney,
Founder , Board member and Chair

Dr. May Maloba is the Chief Executive Director of Global Health Innovations (GHI) and a distinguished public health researcher and leader with extensive experience spanning maternal, newborn, child health and HIV systems strengthening in Kenya. As head of GHI, she provides strategic vision and oversight for pioneering research and digital health initiatives. Her work bridges evidence-driven research, health systems innovation, and community-centered programs that address HIV, cervical cancer screening, and maternal health challenges. A committed advocate for equitable health solutions, Dr. Maloba leads collaborative efforts with local and international partners to translate research into sustainable interventions that strengthen health outcomes across Kenya

Dr. May Maloba,
Chief Executive Director

Dr. Kessler is a Professor of Family Medicine and Community Health and the lead PI for multiple NIH-funded research studies in Kenya. Collaborating with Global Health Innovations, her work focuses on using eHealth technology—specifically the HITSystem and CATSystem—to revolutionize HIV tracking and cervical cancer screening. A leader in global health since 2010, she is dedicated to improving maternal and pediatric clinical outcomes through scalable, high-impact technological solutions.

Sarah F. Kessler, PhD, MPH,
Board member

Hoops 4 Her

Hoops 4 Her is a girls-centered basketball and empowerment initiative implemented in Kenya in partnership with Global Health Innovations Kenya and Moi University. The program uses sport as an entry point to advance girls’ education, leadership, confidence, and long-term wellbeing. In Kenya, Hoops 4 Her activities are intentionally aligned with GHI Kenya’s broader mission of equity, capacity building, and community-driven development, ensuring that sports-based empowerment is integrated with health, education, and mentorship systems already trusted by local communities…

Kangaroo Mother Care

Strengthening Newborn Health through Digital Innovation

GHI Dimagi Partnership

We’re excited to announce a new collaboration between GHI and Dimagi to enhance Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) using the CommCare Connect platform. This initiative supports community and facility-based care for preterm and low-birth-weight babies.

Cervical Cancer Resource Centre

Empowering Healthcare Providers with Real-World Skills

Cervical Cancer Mentorship Training

GHI Kenya hosts a comprehensive Cervical Cancer Mentorship Training center; an in-depth, modular program designed to strengthen clinical capacity in screening, colposcopy, diagnosis, counseling, infection prevention, and patient follow‑up. Developed and delivered by our expert facilitators Dr Gregory Ganda, May Maloba, and Dr Janerose Ambuchi, this resource is a key step toward better cervical cancer outcomes across Kenya

GHI Kenya's Vision

Our vision is to transform the global health landscape and ensure that everyone has access to the care they need, especially the most vulnerable and marginalized.

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Collaborations and Partnerships

GHI collaborates with local and international partners. Co-led by The University of Kansas Medical Center, GHI partners with new and existing partners both locally and internationally to deliver high quality health care services.

Social, Clinical Research

GHI conducts social and clinical research, delivering highquality health care services, and building capacity of Heath care providers.

Electronic systems innovations

GHI is advancing health by developing online electronic systems Innovations designed to meet critical health targets and save lives.

Our Mission

We are focused on utilizing existing technology and scalable processes

"Sending reminders to mothers to improve health outcomes"

Our Projects

Current GHI Projects

HITSystem

HITSystem is an innovative healthcare software solution that aims to achieve complete prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission by improving PMTCT retention, Maternal HIV viral suppression, and HIV Exposed infants testing

CATSystem

CATSystem is a cancer research electronic medical records system aimed at managing cervical cancer research data in Kenya. The platform has been adapted by other institutions in Kenya and around the world to collect, store, analyze and report comprehensive data.

CTS

CTS (Covid Tracking System) – How the CTS is Supporting COVID-19 Response and Recovery in Kansas – COVID-19 is a global pandemic that has affected millions of people and disrupted many aspects of life.

Our Team

Meet our multidisciplinary GHI team delivering evidence-driven research, ethical innovation, and accountable programs that improve health outcomes for communities we serve.

Dr. May Maloba

Chief Executive Director

Specialization: Public Health Leadership & Translational Research
17+ years

Dr. May Maloba – Chief Executive Director

Shadrack Babu

Research Associate

Specialization: Applied Public Health Research & Data Quality Assurance
10+ years

Nick Maosa

Research Coordinator

Specialization: Clinical Medicine & Surgery
Sub-Specialization: HIV/AIDS & Community Health
Clinical Experience (HIV/AIDS Programs): 11 years
Research Experience: 8 years

CPA, Ochieng' Odhiambo

Head of Finance

Specialization: Finance, Grants Management & Administration
12 years

Kevin Oyowe

Head of Information Technology & Digital Health

Specialization: Health Informatics, Digital Health Systems & Data Integration
8+ years

Casey Owillah

Data Assistant & Media Lead

Our Partners

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Financial Support Can Save Lives

Global Health Innovations is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people around the world. Our mission is to provide access to quality healthcare services and innovative medical technologies to those who need it most. Your donation will help us continue our work and make a difference in the lives of millions of people. Together, we can create a healthier world for everyone.

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