Prof. Kihara Anne Beatrice

Figo president

Position Summary

• President of the International Federation of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists- FIGO (2023-2025)
• Chairperson WHO Partnership in Maternal, Newborn and Child Health- Health care professional Associations Contingency 2023-2026
• President Emeritus of the African Federation of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (AFOG) (2021- 2023)
• Past President Kenyan Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society (KOGS) (2013-2017)
• Honorary Fellowship of the Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of the Royal College of Physicians, Ireland 2023
• Honorary Fellowship of the Indian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologist (ICOG)2022
• Honorary Fellowship of the College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologist East Central Southern Africa (ECSACOG)
• Senior Lecturer, University of Nairobi, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (2016 to - date)
• Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Kenya (1999 to- date)

Experience

In her professional discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology she is seasoned in leadership, teaching, research, clinical proficiency, curricula and program development, student supervision and mentorship, community development and advocacy. Her leadership journey begun with the Kenya Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society where she participated in legislative Bills Development; professional clinical scope of practice for health care providers; policy formulation/reviews; strategic planning; guideline development and standard operating procedures; partnerships/ networks and collaboration with various donors, development partners, implementers, civil societies and communities.

She was a technical advisor to Beyond Zero Initiative. She is currently the Chairperson of the World Health Organization Partnership in Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health health professionals association Contingency. She serves as a strategic board member in Voluntary Services Overseas, International Childbirth Initiative and in the Division of Reproductive Health at the Kenyatta National Hospital and University of Nairobi. She participates in growth of women in health and entrepreneurship. Additionally, has published over 110 scientific papers in peer reviewed journals and written two scientific books. Areas of interest include: leadership; adolescent and youth health, advocacy and animal husbandry.

Clarion call: Girls and women empowered are the bedrock for sustainable development