Kenyan Professor Kenneth Ngure appointed to WHO
Kenyan Professor Kenneth Ngure appointed to WHO
A Kenyan public health researcher has been appointed to help shape the world’s response to sexually transmitted infections (STIs), earning a place on one of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) key advisory bodies as countries intensify efforts to combat the growing global health challenge.
Professor Kenneth Ngure, an award-winning researcher from the Department of Environmental Health and Disease Control at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, has been appointed to the WHO Technical Advisory Group on Sexually Transmitted Infections following a competitive international selection process. His three-year term began in June 2026.
The advisory group brings together leading global experts to guide WHO on policies, scientific evidence, and strategies aimed at preventing and controlling sexually transmitted infections worldwide.
Ngure is internationally recognised for his work in HIV prevention, implementation science, sexual and reproductive health, as well as public health policy. Over the years, he has led numerous multicountry research projects focused on improving health outcomes.
He also serves as president-elect of the International AIDS Society (IAS), one of the world’s leading organisations dedicated to advancing HIV research, treatment and prevention.
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“I am deeply honoured by this appointment and grateful to the World Health Organization for the opportunity,” Prof. Ngure said.
“I look forward to working with colleagues from around the world to ensure that scientific evidence continues to inform policies that improve health outcomes, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. I am equally proud to represent JKUAT and Kenya on this important global platform.”
In Kenya, health authorities continue to strengthen HIV and STI prevention efforts as part of the country’s broader sexual and reproductive health strategy. The latest national estimates indicate that about 1.48 million people are living with HIV, even as new infections continue to decline.
Health experts say the figures highlight the need for sustained public health interventions, expanded access to testing and treatment, and evidence-based policies to further reduce new infections and improve health outcomes.
The appointment comes as Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) remain a major global health challenge. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than one million curable STIs are acquired every day among people aged 15 to 49.
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