Eng. Antony Lenaiyara
Executive Officer, Digital Health Agency Eng. Antony Lenaiyara is a seasoned public sector executive with 15+ years’ experience leading digital transformation, ICT infrastructure development, and health data governance As the CEO of the Digital Health Agency, Eng. Lenaiyara leads Kenya’s national digital health agenda, advancing UHC digitization, institutional reforms, and data-driven decision-making. Recognized for policy innovation, institutional strengthening, and multi-sector partnerships, he has improved healthcare access, safeguarded critical infrastructure, and enhanced government service delivery consistently aligning technology to national priorities and delivering measurable citizen impact. Eng. Lenaiyara has previously worked at the ICT Authority where he led implementation of critical National Digital projects.He is the Chair, Inter-agency committee on Digital Health, Digital Superhighway & eGovernment Services. Also, a member of Association of Computing Practitioners of Kenya and Institution of Engineers of Kenya. Speakers >> Eng. Antony Lenaiyara
Prof. Michela Nosè
Prof. Michela Nosè, MD, PhD, is a psychiatrist with clinical and research expertise in global and community mental health. She is a member of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Mental Health and Service Evaluation, Department of Neuroscience, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, Section of Psychiatry, University of Verona, Italy. Her research focuses on psychiatric epidemiology, systematic reviews of randomized controlled trials, global mental health, clinical psychopharmacology, and health services research, with particular attention to vulnerable populations. She is especially interested in the implementation of scientific evidence into routine clinical practice through rigorous and innovative research methodologies. Prof. Nosè has been involved in several international collaborative projects and has published extensively in national and international peer-reviewed journals. She is a member of the Italian Society of Psychiatric Epidemiology and the Italian Society of Psychiatry. Speakers >> Prof. Michela Nosè
Viviane Sakanga
Country Manager at Amref Health Africa in Zambi Viviane Sakanga is a public health Specialist with over 17 years of experience in Zambia and across Africa, currently serving as Country Manager at Amref Health Africa in Zambia. She has led major strategic initiatives, including the “Transform 2030” Zambia Strategy, significantly growing the organization’s portfolio in country and strengthening program performance through strong partnerships and donor engagement. With previous senior roles in leading health organizations and experience as an M&E consultant for international agencies, Viviane brings expertise in strategic management, resource mobilization, and evidence-based health systems strengthening, and is committed to advancing resilient and sustainable health outcome. Speakers >> Viviane Sakanga
Prof Sunugurai Dominica Chingarande
Vice Chancellor, Women’s University in Africa Sunungurai Chingarande is a professor of Sociology and Vice Chancellor for Women’s University in Africa. She has been Vice Chancellor and Pro-Vice Chancellor for Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University in Zimbabwe. She has almost 30 years experience in higher education, over half of which in University administration. She is a board member of the International Association of Universities, a board member of the Association of African Universities, a board member of the higher education accrediting agency in Zimbabwe, the Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education and a board member for the Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) Africa. Sunungurai is a social development consultant and a gender expert and resource person Speakers >> Sunungurai Chingarande
Dr. Meshack Ndirangu
Country Director – Kenya Amref Health Africa Dr. Meshack Ndirangu Wanjuki is the Country Director of Amref Health Africa in Kenya. He is a growth-driven, forward-looking executive and public health leader known for defining, aligning programme goals with population health needs, and steering high-impact initiatives to strengthen governance, increase visibility in, ensure and enable healthcare access to millions. Restructure operations and implement best practices to improve programme results support scalable scalable growth for both NGOs and public sector institutions. He lives to cultivate and nurture , mutually beneficial relationships with development agencies, philanthropic foundations, and government bodies to secure funds, advance programme goals, and enact policy change, with proven success in raising USD$300M+ in funding over 15 years, followed by impactful execution of the funded programmes. People-focused leader and accredited Executive Coach committed to mentoring, guiding, and developing promising talent, while instilling, and diverse cultures of cohesion and compassion. His academic qualifications include MBA; MPH; MBChB; PD-Executive Coaching. Speakers >> Dr. Meshack Ndirangu
Aloise Gikunda
Primary Health Care (PHC)/Community Health Services (CHS) Program Manager Aloise is a seasoned project management professional with over 15 years of experience in donor-funded programs, specializing in public health and community health services. He holds a Master’s in Project Management from Jomo Kenyatta University and a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science and Technology from Egerton University. Currently serving as the Primary Health Care (PHC)/Community Health Services (CHS) Program Manager at Amref Health Africa, Aloise has been instrumental in positioning Amref as a thought leader in PHC/CHS in Kenya and convening the CHU4UHC platform. He has led key initiatives, including the development of PHC Act, professionalization of 107,000 CHPs and establishment of over 270 Primary Care Networks (PCNs). Aloise’s prior experience includes managing malaria and maternal health programs at Population Services Kenya, where he successfully coordinated a malaria prevention and response program and provided technical support to county governments. Speakers >> Aloise Gikunda
Mubanga Chibanga
Masters Scholar, Amref International University: Zambia Mubanga Chibanga is a development practitioner and graduate student at Amref International University, where she is pursuing a Master’s in Sexual and Reproductive Health, Rights and Policy. She works in programme and project management, supporting initiatives across sectors through coordination, stakeholder engagement, and results‑focused delivery. Mubanga is an Africa Health Collaborative Mastercard Scholar, and her academic path is shaped by a strong commitment to advancing the rights, wellbeing, and meaningful participation of women, girls, and young people. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies from the University of Zambia, which grounds her work in systems thinking and an understanding of how social, economic, and policy environments influence health outcomes. She is increasingly focused on strengthening her analytical and evidence‑use capabilities to translate research and programme data into actionable insights that support accountability, inclusion, and resilient primary health care systems. Speakers >> Mubanga Chibanga
Dr. Diallo Malick
Director of Human Resources at the Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene. PHD on Sciences of Management with more than decade of experience at high level position, Dr Malick Diallo is the current Human Resource in Health MoH Director responsible of strategy definition for high skill human resource availability to respond to the ecosystem need. Dr Malick Diallo ensure also the position of Expert evaluator for the National Authority for Quality Assurance in Higher Education, Research, and Innovation (ANAQ-Sup). He is active member of the Saint-Louis Laboratory for Management Studies and Research, with several articles and papers published in the field of management sciences, particularly human resources management. He has conducted several researches of which covering employability, entrepreneurship and ecosystem: Speakers >> Dr. Diallo Malick
Emmanuela Alimlim
Lead for the Africa Health Collaborative at the Mastercard Foundation. Emmanuela Alimlim is a seasoned professional currently serving as the Lead for the Africa Health Collaborative at the Mastercard Foundation. In this role, Emmanuela drives initiatives to enhance institutional capacity for training skilled workers in primary healthcare and fosters collaboration among diverse health sector actors. Additionally, Emmanuela has led a secondment on the Nkabom initiative, emphasizing workforce development in the agri-food and nutrition sectors. Prior to these roles, Emmanuela managed collaborations among higher education institutions globally, focusing on mental health and well-being support for scholars. Early career experiences include roles as a Program Analyst at Mastercard Foundation and internships with Equity Group Foundation and Equity Bank Limited. Emmanuela holds a Master of Science in Medical Leadership/Health Systems Strengthening from Lancaster University, an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Toronto, and a Project Management Certificate from the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies. Speakers >> Emmanuela Alimlim
Dr. Micah Matiangi
Director ODEL, Amref International University and HEMP Pillar lead, AHC Program Dr. Micah Matiang’i currently serves as the Director of Online Blended Learning (OBL) and is a senior lecturer at the School of Medical Sciences, Amref International University. With over 20 years of experience in Human Resource for Health (HRH) development, he is deeply committed to academic excellence. His areas of expertise include Maternal and Child Health and Development (MCHD), digital health innovations, and communicable diseases. Previously, Dr. Matiang’i held the position of Dean of the School of Medical Sciences and was the Head of the Department of Nursing and Midwifery Sciences at Amref International University. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN), followed by a Master’s and PhD in Public Health. Additionally, he is an alumnus of the Commonwealth Scholars program. Speakers >> Dr. Micah Matiangi