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Washington State University · Kenya

Evidence-based research for healthier communities across East Africa

We partner with institutions, governments and communities to generate the evidence that strengthens health systems and improves lives across Kenya and the region.

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Who We Are

WSU Global Health Kenya is a research-driven institution operating at the intersection of global health, community engagement and academic excellence. From our base in Nairobi we lead rigorous, locally grounded research across HIV, health systems strengthening, implementation science and community health — translating findings into policy and practice that reach the people who need them most across Kenya and the broader East African region.

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What We Do

Four pillars, one mission

Our work spans research, training, community programs and innovation — each reinforcing the others to deliver lasting health impact.

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Research Programs

Rigorous studies in HIV, infectious disease, maternal health and non-communicable disease across East Africa.

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Capacity Strengthening

Training the next generation of African scientists through fellowships, mentorship and institutional partnerships.

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Community Programs

Community-led interventions that bring prevention, screening and care closer to underserved populations.

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Innovation & Technology

Digital health tools, data systems and diagnostics that make research and care faster, cheaper and more equitable.

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Our Impact

Measurable change, year on year

Behind every figure is a partnership, a clinic and a community. These are the numbers that define our work across Kenya and the wider region.

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People reached each year through our community health, screening and prevention programs.

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Vaccine doses and treatments delivered alongside government and NGO partners.

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Scholars, administrative staff and graduate students work in our Nairobi, Kenya office.

Featured Projects

Research in action

A selection of the projects translating evidence into healthier communities.

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Digital TB Contact-TracingInfectious Disease

Digital TB Contact-Tracing

A mobile tool that helps community health workers trace and screen tuberculosis contacts faster.

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Publications

Recent research

Peer-reviewed articles, policy briefs and technical reports from our teams.

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News & Events

The latest from our newsroom

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Our Partners

Working alongside leading institutions

  • WSUUnited States
    Washington State University
  • MOHKenya
    Ministry of Health, Kenya
  • UoNKenya
    University of Nairobi
  • GHFSwitzerland
    Global Health Fund
  • KEMRIKenya
    Kenya Medical Research Institute
  • CHNKenya
    County Health Network
  • EARCTanzania
    East Africa Research Consortium
  • WBFUnited Kingdom
    Wellbeing Foundation
  • CHVAKenya
    Community Health Volunteers Association
  • WSUUnited States
    Washington State University
  • MOHKenya
    Ministry of Health, Kenya
  • UoNKenya
    University of Nairobi
  • GHFSwitzerland
    Global Health Fund
  • KEMRIKenya
    Kenya Medical Research Institute
  • CHNKenya
    County Health Network
  • EARCTanzania
    East Africa Research Consortium
  • WBFUnited Kingdom
    Wellbeing Foundation
  • CHVAKenya
    Community Health Volunteers Association
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