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Dr Githinji appointed to African Covid-19 response commission

Dr Githinji Gitahi Global CEO Amref Health Africa when he highlighted the effects of Covid-19 among youth's in Kenya. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard}

Kenya is among the countries represented in the African Covid-19 Response Commission following the appointment of Amref-Africa CEO, Dr Githinji Gitahi, as one of the 17 members from the continent.

Gitahi, also a member of the Private Sector Advisory Board of Africa CDC and a vocal advocate of Universal Health Coverage, said the appointment is a "reaffirmation that Africa believes in its experts.”

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