Kenya academician, Prof Kenneth Ngure, has been appointed to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Technical Advisory Group on Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs).
Prof. Ngure, an award-winning researcher from the Department of Environmental Health and Disease Control at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), was selected through an international selection process, with his appointment taking effect in June for a three-year term.
Kenneth Ngure is joining a select panel of international specialists who provide independent scientific and technical advice on the prevention, diagnosis, and control of sexually transmitted infections.
The appointment recognizes Prof. Ngure’s decades of work in public health research, HIV prevention and sexual and reproductive health.
Education
Prof. Ngure holds a strong academic background in public health and health sciences. He earned a Bachelor of Education (Science) from Kenyatta University before pursuing a Master of Public Health (MPH) and a Master of Science (MSc).
He later earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in public health research and implementation science.
Throughout his career, he has conducted advanced research and engaged in professional collaborations with leading international institutions.
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Career of Kenneth Ngure
Prof. Ngure serves as a Professor of Public Health at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), where he teaches, supervises postgraduate students and leads research in public health.
He is also the Deputy Director of the Centre for Health Research and Education (CHRE), a Kenyan research institution that conducts studies aimed at improving health outcomes through evidence-based interventions.
Prof. Ngure holds an appointment as an Affiliate Associate Professor in the Department of Global Health at the University of Washington.
His career has focused on translating scientific evidence into public health programs and policies that improve access to HIV prevention and treatment services across Africa.
Research and Global Health Leadership
Prof. Kenneth Ngure is internationally recognized for his work in HIV prevention, particularly in the implementation and scale-up of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) programmes.
His research has focused on several key areas, including:
- HIV prevention and treatment
- Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)
- Sexual and reproductive health
- Adolescent and youth health
- Implementation science
- Gender and health
- Behavioral health interventions
He has authored and co-authored more than 300 peer-reviewed scientific publications, with his work cited by researchers worldwide.
His research has informed HIV prevention guidelines adopted in Kenya and internationally, particularly on improving access to PrEP among populations at increased risk of HIV infection.
International Leadership
Kenneth Ngure serves as a Governing Council member of the International AIDS Society (IAS), one of the world’s leading organizations working to end the HIV epidemic through research, policy and advocacy.
He is also involved with the HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN), an international collaborative clinical trials network dedicated to developing and testing HIV prevention strategies.
Over the years, he has advised governments, research institutions and global health organizations on HIV prevention, sexual health and implementation science.
In addition to his research and policy work, Prof. Ngure has mentored postgraduate students, early-career researchers and public health professionals in Kenya and across Africa.
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Achievements
Prof. Kenneth Ngure is regarded as one of Kenya’s leading public health researchers, particularly in the fields of HIV prevention and sexual and reproductive health.
One of his notable contributions has been advancing research on HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a medication used to prevent HIV infection among people at substantial risk.
His work has generated evidence that has informed the rollout and scale-up of PrEP programmes in Kenya and other countries.
He has also authored and co-authored more than 300 peer-reviewed scientific publications, making him one of Kenya’s most published public health researchers.
In addition, his studies have focused on HIV prevention, sexually transmitted infections, implementation science, adolescent health, gender, maternal health and sexual and reproductive health.
Beyond research, Prof. Ngure has served on the Governing Council of the International AIDS Society (IAS), the world’s largest association of HIV professionals.
He is also a member of the HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN), an international collaborative network that develops and evaluates HIV prevention strategies.
His expertise has earned him appointments to several international scientific advisory bodies, where he has contributed to evidence-based policies on HIV prevention and public health.
Ngure’s appointment to the World Health Organization’s Strategic and Technical Advisory Group of Experts (STAG) on Sexually Transmitted Infections marks another milestone in his career.
In addition to his research and leadership roles, Prof. Ngure has supervised and mentored postgraduate students, researchers, and public health professionals across Kenya and Africa, helping build the next generation of scientists in infectious diseases and public health.
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