Global Health Innovations
Advancing health through research, innovation and technology.
Global Health Innovations (GHI) is a Kenya-based organization working at the intersection of health research, digital innovation and health systems strengthening to develop and implement solutions that improve health outcomes.
OUR STORY
From research to real-world health solutions
GHI has grown around a practical idea: research should not end with a publication — it should lead to better systems, better services and better outcomes.
2010
2010
HITSystem introduced in Kenya to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission.
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Expansion
Digital health systems implemented across health facilities in multiple counties.
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Research & Innovation
Expansion into cervical cancer, maternal and child health, and digital health systems.
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Today
Research, technology and health systems strengthening across 10+ counties.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
The principles that guide our work
Evidence matters
We use research and data to understand health challenges and guide solutions.
Innovation should be practical
Technology should solve real problems faced by patients, providers and health systems.
Partnership creates impact
We work with governments, researchers, healthcare providers and communities.
Equity is essential
Health innovations should be accessible, appropriate and responsive to the people they are designed to serve.
WHAT WE DO
Capabilities that drive change
We work across four interconnected areas to translate evidence into practical health solutions.
Research
Clinical, social and implementation research that generates evidence for better health programs.
Digital Health
Designing and implementing technology that improves healthcare delivery, data management and patient follow-up.
Health Systems Strengthening
Working alongside health facilities and health systems to improve processes, services and outcomes.
Capacity Building
Strengthening the skills and capabilities of healthcare providers, researchers and implementing teams.
OUR AREAS OF FOCUS
Where we concentrate our efforts
Our work addresses some of Kenya’s most pressing health challenges through evidence-based programmes.
HIV & Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission
Improving retention, maternal viral suppression and early infant diagnosis through research and digital health solutions.
Cervical Cancer
Developing and evaluating systems that improve cervical cancer screening, treatment, referral and follow-up.
Maternal & Child Health
Supporting evidence-based approaches to improve maternal, newborn and child health outcomes across Kenya.
Digital Health & Health Information Systems
Developing practical technology solutions that improve health data, patient tracking and service delivery.
OUR INNOVATION PORTFOLIO
Digital health platforms in action
From HIV tracking to cancer screening, our platforms are built to solve real health system challenges.
FLAGSHIP
HITSystem
Digital platform supporting PMTCT retention, maternal viral suppression and HIV-exposed infant testing across 20+ facilities.
CANCER CARE
CATSystem
Cancer research and health information system supporting cervical cancer data management and care across 5+ counties.
SURVEILLANCE
CTS
Case-based tracking and surveillance system enabling real-time disease tracking and data-driven public health response.
PEDIATRIC ART
ODS Research
Patient- and caregiver-informed approaches to pediatric antiretroviral medication delivery using oral dispersible strips.
OUR RESEARCH
Evidence that drives change
GHI’s research spans HIV, maternal and child health, cervical cancer, digital health and health systems. Our publications inform national health policy and global best practices.
38+
Peer-Reviewed Publications
43+
Conference Presentations
12+
Years of Research Activity
20+
HITSystem Facilities
*Verified figures as of 2026, drawn from GHI’s publication record dating back to 2014.
PARTNERSHIPS
Working together for better health
GHI’s work involves collaboration with government, academic, research and health-sector partners across Kenya and beyond.
Kenya Ministry of Health
Tanzania Ministry of Health
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)
GHI collaborates with the Kenya Ministry of Health, Tanzania Ministry of Health, University of Kansas Medical Center, KEMRI, University of Nairobi, Moi University, and county governments across Kenya.
WHERE WE WORK
Our work in Kenya
From local implementation to global learning
GHI works with health systems and research partners to translate evidence and innovation into practical solutions. The HITSystem operates in more than 20 hospitals across five counties in Kenya, with additional pilot sites expanding our reach every year.
Nairobi · Kisumu · Homa Bay · Migori · Siaya · Kilifi · Mombasa · Kakamega · Busia · Uasin Gishu · Nandi
MEET THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE WORK
People driving innovation
Our team brings together public health researchers, technologists and healthcare professionals committed to improving health outcomes.
Dr. May Maloba
Chief Executive Director
Distinguished public health researcher with extensive experience in maternal, newborn and child health, and HIV prevention programs across Kenya.
Brad Gautney
Founder, Board Member & Chair
Co-creator of the HITSystem and specialist in HIV/AIDS programs in East Africa, with decades of experience in global health innovation.
Our Research Team
Researchers & Programme Leads
A dedicated team of implementation scientists, data analysts and programme managers driving GHI’s research and innovation agenda forward.
IMPACT STORY
From data to better care
Preventing mother-to-child HIV transmission with HITSystem
Through real-time tracking and SMS reminders, the HITSystem has significantly improved retention in PMTCT programs across multiple counties. What began as a research tool in 2010 has become an essential part of Kenya’s HIV response — ensuring HIV-exposed infants receive timely testing and treatment, and that mothers stay connected to care.
“The HITSystem reduced loss-to-follow-up by 50%, ensuring that more mothers and babies stay in care throughout the critical first months of life.”
Let’s build better health systems together.
Whether you are a researcher, health organization, government partner, funder or technology partner, we welcome opportunities to collaborate.
GHI conducts social and clinical research, delivering high quality health care services, and building capacity of Heath care providers.
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Contact Us
Mutoma Road, Off Mbaruk Road, Golf Course Building
P.O. Box 201-00200,
Nairobi, Kenya
Phone: +254702151300
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