Edwine Barasa
@EdwineBarasa
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Interim Exective Director @kemri_wellcome | Professor of Health Economics @UniofOxford | Changerian| @TutuFellows 2019| @bdafrica #Top40under40 Kenya 2019
Nairobi,Kenya
Joined January 2012
A pleasure to join the @SpiceFMKE #TheSituationRoom today to discuss universal health coverage and health insurance in Kenya
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RT @KEMRI_Wellcome: In line with our culture, we were delighted to highlight the incredible activities, milestones, and successes in the mo…
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RT @H_S_Global: We welcome David Daniels as the new Executive Director of HSG. On behalf of the Board, a very warm welcome to David and sin…
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On pathogen surveillance systems for pandemic preparedness - "Global health security is too important to allow important investments to degrade or get decommissioned between crises, only to re-instate them when needed urgently again. This not only undermines health resilience but is wasteful and risky."....". We should aim for multi-disease approaches that better integrate with public health and routine clinical care"
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HOT OFF THE PRESS! Our new study protocol on evaluating the impact, implementation experience, and political economy of primary care networks (PCN) in Kenya! Read more: #PrimaryHealthCare #PHC #PCNs
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Reality check
Only two in 100 Kenyans drive to work, with the majority of the population walking or using matatus, a new report has shown.
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RT @KEMRI_Wellcome: @EdwineBarasa, the Interim Executive Director of @kemri_wellcome, hosted a two-day meeting with the Heads of Department…
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Access to essential medicines remains a global challenge. This study, in 54 low- and middle-income countries reveals low availability (37.8% to 68.3%), high prices (3-11.5x higher than international reference), and poor affordability (cost up to 37 days' wages). Urgent policy action is needed to ensure equitable access to life-saving treatments. #MedicineAccess #HealthEquity
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RT @KEMRI_Wellcome: Tune in tomorrow morning to @MsenanguFM and join @ShaddBaraka and @sada_mercy from @KEMRI_Wellcome as they talk about…
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Kenya's health workforce is projected to grow, but significant investment is needed to meet future demands. By 2035, the country could face a shortage of over 200,000 health workers. Urgent action is required to align training and employment with health needs. #HealthWorkforce #UHC Read more:
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Always a pleasure engaging with the young, smart, and ambitious cohorts of research interns at @KEMRI_Wellcome It's inspiring to see such enthusiasm and dedication. Here's to a journey of discovery and impact in health research.
After a fantastic week of taught modules in an introductory training course on health research methods, we were pleased to welcome our Interim Executive Director, @EdwineBarasa, who delivered a warm address to the new Postgraduate Diploma cohort.
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RT @KEMRI_Wellcome: Countries that prioritize the flow of funds, performance management, and accountability, alongside enhancements in acce…
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RT @KEMRI_Wellcome: Exemplar countries have adopted three interactive pathways to enhance performance by optimizing the level, flow, & allo…
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RT @KEMRI_Wellcome: Great start to our weekly seminars for 2025! Our Interim Executive Director, @EdwineBarasa, kicked us off with a fascin…
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RT @HERU_KEMRI_WT: 🚨 Training Calendar Alert 🚨 The Africa Health Economics Study Group (#AfHESG) at @KEMRI_Wellcome is excited to announce…
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RT @IDeAL_KEMRI_WT: We are excited to welcome the IDeAL 2, Cohort 2 Postgraduate Diploma Fellows. The 30 Fellows, supported by @IDeAL_KEMRI…
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RT @KEMRI_Wellcome: 📚Our #ResearchHighlight: @Arnold_Snr et al. have a newly published article titled " Identification of coxsackievirus A2…
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