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The Rising Burden of Mental Health in Kenya: A Global Call to Action
Mental health has long been an under-prioritized area in healthcare systems worldwide. In Kenya, the issue has reached a critical point: depression, anxiety, substance use, and suicide are rising, yet services remain scarce. At the same time, global health trends show mental disorders as a leading cause of disability, costing trillions in lost productivity. The…
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Climate Change & Health: What Kenya (and the World) Must Do Next
Kenya is already living the climate–health crisis: deadly floods, shifting malaria risk, stubborn cholera outbreaks, dangerous air, and fragile health-facility power. The Ministry of Health has a Climate Change & Health Strategy underway and a new malaria plan (2023–2027) that bakes climate resilience into vector control and surveillance. These are big steps that now need…
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Kenya’s Health Challenges in a Global Mirror
Kenya’s health landscape is shifting. Infectious diseases like HIV, TB and malaria are far from over, yet chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) now drive an ever-larger share of illness and death—mirroring a global pattern. Add air pollution, antimicrobial resistance, rising mental-health needs, and a major health-financing reform (SHIF), and the stakes for smart, evidence-based policy have…
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Why Medical Leadership Training Should Be Mandatory in Kenya
In Kenya, we train doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and clinical officers in clinical excellence. But we rarely train them to lead. Yet, when systems collapse — from staff strikes to stockouts — it’s not just clinical skills that are missing, it’s leadership. Healthcare systems across the world increasingly recognize that investing in medical leadership — not…
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The Future of Kenya’s Healthcare Lies in Adaptive Leadership
Kenya’s healthcare system is at a pivotal crossroads. Struggling with a history of underfunding, inconsistent reforms, staff strikes, and operational inefficiencies, the country faces one pressing question: who will lead the transformation? While policies and plans have their place, what Kenya truly needs is adaptive, courageous, and strategic leadership. This blog explores why leadership —…
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Understanding HIV Programming in Kenya: A Guide for GPs and Frontline Health Workers
Introduction For general practitioners and public health providers in Kenya, HIV care isn’t just a clinical obligation — it’s a strategic responsibility. With Kenya still bearing one of the highest HIV burdens globally, every clinician has a role in not just treating but actively programming services that drive the national response forward. From donor funding…
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What History Teaches Us About Medical Leadership
Introduction Leadership in healthcare is not a modern invention. It has evolved across centuries — from ancient religious institutions to today’s complex systems led by technocrats, policy experts, and clinical administrators. Understanding this evolution is crucial for shaping leadership that is both visionary and grounded in practical realities, especially in countries like Kenya striving for…
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Strengthening Health Systems Through Evidence: Why It Matters More Than Ever
In recent years, the world has witnessed just how vital resilient health systems are—especially in the face of global health emergencies, shifting disease burdens, and evolving policy landscapes. For countries across Africa and beyond, the need to strengthen health systems is not just a technical necessity—it’s a public health imperative. At GHSG (Global Health Study…
