Kenya's PS Mary Muthoni to Lead Africa's Immunisation Drive
PS Mary Muthoni appointed to chair Africa CDC's Task Force 4
Kenya's Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni, has been appointed to lead Africa's immunisation drive. She will chair the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention's (Africa CDC) Task Force 4, which focuses on partnerships, country alignment, and accelerating immunisation programmes across the continent.
As chair, Muthoni will facilitate coordination between African governments and strategic partners, strengthen country ownership of immunisation programmes, and promote accountability for outcomes. Her role is non-remunerated, with Africa CDC providing secretariat and coordination support.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate coordination between African governments and strategic partners
- Strengthen country ownership of immunisation programmes
- Promote accountability for outcomes
Source: KBC Digital. AI-assisted summary.
