Dr. Brigit Mulwa serves as a Senior Project Associate – External Affairs at Africa Health Business (AHB). In this role, she leads stakeholder engagement, stakeholder convening, and supports the implementation of high-impact health projects across Africa. Brigit plays a pivotal role in planning and executing flagship initiatives such as the Africa Health Business Symposium, while fostering strategic partnerships and advocating for stronger, more resilient health systems across the continent. 

Professional Background and Experience 

With a strong foundation in pharmacy, health systems strengthening, and external affairs, Dr. Mulwa brings several years of experience working with both public and private health stakeholders. Her expertise spans digital health, policy development, project management, and strategic communication. 

Brigit began her journey at AHB as an intern with the Coalition for Women’s Health Africa (COWHA), where she supported projects in cancer care, sexual and reproductive health, and maternal and newborn health. She later worked with the Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (PSK), where she managed initiatives related to antimicrobial resistance under the CwPAMS2 Grant. Her additional experience in digital health marketing and health advocacy has contributed to meaningful and scalable health interventions across Africa. 

Educational Background 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy – United States International University-Africa (USIU-A), Nairobi, Kenya 

• MSc in International Public Health – In Progress, Liverpool John Moores University, UK 

Languages Spoken 

• English 

• Swahili 

• Spanish (Basic proficiency) 

Professional Motivation 

Dr. Mulwa is deeply passionate about improving health outcomes across Africa, particularly through education, policy influence, and strategic collaboration. She is an active health communicator on social media, using her platforms to share relatable, evidence-based content that empowers the public and demystifies healthcare. Her commitment to accessible health information and systems strengthening aligns seamlessly with AHB’s mission to advance healthcare through innovation, partnerships, and policy-driven solutions.