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Gershim Asiki, PhD; MSc; MBChB

Primary Appointment

Senior Research Scientist and Head of Chronic Diseases Management Unit, Kitisuru, Nairobi

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Strengthening health systems for Cardio-Metabolic Disease Management

Gershim Asiki's global health work focuses on cardio-metabolic disease epidemiology and health system strengthening in low-resource settings, drawing on his extensive background in medicine and specialized expertise in applied epidemiology and implementation research, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. His interests in global health equity align with the Center's themes of strengthening systems for health and employing technical solutions. Asiki's research involves collaborating with stakeholders, including policymakers and practitioners, to co-design, co-implement, and evaluate health system interventions for low-resource communities.

Contact Information

[email protected]

Country Focus

Ghana
Kenya
Senegal
South Africa
Tanzania
Uganda

Thematic Priorities

Social and environmental determinants of health
Strengthening health systems

Health Equity Focus

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Healthcare quality
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Health outcomes
Patient safety
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Infant and child mortality
Neonatal
Infant
Under 5
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Social justice and equity
Access to care
Activism and advocacy
Eliminating poverty
Economic development
Financing

Health Condition Focus

Cancer
Cardiovascular disorders
Chronic illness
Diabetes mellitus
Hypertension
Infectious diseases
Mental and behavioral health
Neurological disorders and stroke
Non-communicable diseases
Overweight and obesity

Population Focus

Adolescents/teens
Children/infants
Displaced people/refugees
Healthcare providers
Older adults
Rural
Underserved/vulnerable
Urban

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