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
gasiki@aphrc.orgCountry 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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Infant and child mortality
Neonatal
Infant
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Social justice and equity
Access to care
Activism and advocacy
Eliminating poverty
Economic development
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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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