Dr. Githinji Gitahi

Dr. Githinji Gitahi, MBS, joined Amref Health Africa in 2015 and has held various roles across the health, media, and private sectors. Prior to joining Amref, he served as Vice President and Regional Director for Africa at Smile Train International. Dr. Gitahi is a renowned leader on both global and regional fronts, with notable achievements, including co-chairing the global UHC2030 movement and serving on the Commission on Africa’s COVID-19 Response. He previously served on the Governing Board of Africa CDC and the Board of the National Cancer Institute. Additionally, he is the Co-Chair of the Strategic Advocacy Committee for PMNCH and serves on the Board of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), the Board of Trustees of the Safaricom Foundation, the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement Lead Group, and the Board of Food for Education. He also serves at the Independent Board of the Lancet Countdown. Dr. Gitahi is a vocal advocate for pro-poor Universal Health Coverage and leads the largest thought leadership convening on the African health agenda.