Dr. George Rutherford and Dr. Kinagwi meet Kenya's Minister of Health

Koki Kinagwi, Susan Nakhumicha Wafula, and George Rutherford

Kenya Minister of Health Cabinet Secretary (and former Global Programs Kenya Procurement Manager) Susan Nakhumicha Wafula hosted a meeting with Global Programs Board Chair George Rutherford and Global Programs Kenya Country Director Koki Kinagwi to discuss critical areas of disease surveillance, pandemic preparedness, and data management. They explored opportunities to expand collaboration in key areas, supporting Kenya's strategic shift from curative to promotive and preventive healthcare. 

Existing partnerships with UCSF include initiatives in surveillance and epidemiology for HIV Epidemic Control, improvement of interoperable Health Information Systems for HIV/AIDS and TB control, and collaborative research with KEMRI.

ZIHHTLP website launched

ZIHHTLP website

Global Programs Tanzania, in collaboration with the Zanzibar Integrated HIV, Hepatitis, TB, and Leprosy Programme (ZIHHTLP) of the Ministry of Health of Zanzibar, launched the ZIHHTLP website on May 23, 2024. Serving as a central hub for HIV & AIDS, Hepatitis, and TB information in Zanzibar, the platform aims to reach both national and international audiences with valuable resources and insights. Developed by the GP Tanzania HIS team and ZIHHTLP's Information System (IS) team, the site offers program details, reports, research articles, and publications addressing health challenges in the region.

Following implementation, HIS conducted workshops to empower the IS team to independently manage and update the website, ensuring sustainability. This launch represents a significant advancement in public health communication, highlighting the collective commitment to addressing critical health issues and the importance of digital platforms in modern healthcare communication.