Prof. Sylvester Kimaiyo
Professor of Internal Medicine at Moi University School of Medicine, Eldoret. Clinical Pharmacology Fellowship Training (2000 to 2002) at Indiana University. Coming back to Kenya he worked in HIV clinics and later became the Chief of Party of various USAID awards (2002 to date) as well as the AMPATH Executive Director for Care. He has overseen all aspects of AMPATH since its inception. AMPATH Leading with Care is short for the Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare, created through the partnership between Moi University School of Medicine, Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital Eldoret, Kenya, and a consortium of US Universities led by Indiana University, now involving 17 North American Academic Institutions. AMPATH has been involved in providing comprehensive care and support to people living with HIV/AIDS for the past 22 years. Now also a leader in Primary Health Care and NCDs and is a research and training powerhouse.
AMPATH current USAID awards are USAID AMPATH Uzima, USAID Dumisha Afya and USAID 4TheChild among over 200 other grants in Research Care and Training.
Prof S Kimaiyo has contributed to over 90 publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Friday 21st Nov
Presentation on the EAC NCD Charter
The presentation of the East Africa Community Non-Communicable Diseases official charter.
Thursday 20th Nov
Addressing Readiness for NCD Care and Strengthening Referral Pathways in PHC Systems
Effective NCD prevention and management depend on the capacity and readiness of Primary Health Care (PHC) systems to deliver quality, continuous care. This theme explores strategies to enhance PHC readiness — including infrastructure, workforce skills, essential medicines, and diagnostic tools — to better manage NCDs at the community level.
Thursday 20th Nov
Geriatric NCD Care in PHC Settings
As Kenya’s population ages, the burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) among older adults continues to rise. This theme focuses on strengthening Primary Health Care (PHC) systems to effectively respond to the unique needs of the elderly living with NCDs.
Wednesday 19th Nov
Partner Remarks
Partner remarks from World Diabetes Foundation representative.
Wednesday 19th Nov
Community Engagement and Health Promotion – Harnessing the Power of Communities: Transforming NCD Prevention and Control Through Grassroots Action (Lessons Learnt)
Effective prevention and control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) begins at the community level. This theme explores how empowering communities through education, participation, and ownership can drive lasting change in health behaviors and outcomes.