Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha was Tuesday, January 9, appointed to the World Economic Forum's Global Alliance for Women's Health Board.
Council of Governors (CoG) Chairperson Anne Waiguru announced in a statement expressing her jubilation at seeing her long-time friend secure a coveted position on the international stage.
"What a proud moment for Kenya and a hearty congratulations to my sister CS Nakhumicha for your appointment to the World Economic Forum's Global Alliance for Women's Health,"
"Our UHC aspiration for all has an excellent ambassador in you on the global stage," Waiguru remarked.
The World Economic Forum's Global Alliance for Women's Health Board is a strategic initiative established by the global finance institution to advance women's well-being worldwide, promoting health equity, and driving collaboration among stakeholders to address key health challenges.
In her new role, Nakhumicha will focus on lobbying for women's health rights and elevating them on a global platform.
The Cabinet Secretary will be among the board members tasked to build new evidence-based investment showcasing socio-economic returns for advancing girls' and women’s health.
Furthermore, she will also be in charge of co-creating new narratives that resonate with stakeholders in the political, financial, and corporate spheres on why they should invest in women's health.
This comes just a year after CS Nakhumicha was appointed as the Chairperson of the Health Ministers Conference for the East, Central, and South African Region(ECSA).
Announcing her new position on her social media pages on February 9, 2023, the CS stated that she was determined to implement better healthcare services across the regions.
“I will endeavor to fulfill this vision and to work with all member states to attain the best health standards for our people,” CS Nakhumicha stated.
CS Nakhumicha is a health supplies chain management expert.
Before being tapped to serve in the cabinet, she worked in various organisations including Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (KEMSA). At one point, she served as the Warehouse Operations Officer at the Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies.
