Position
Director of Public Health, WHO Africa
Country
Kenya
Organization
World Health Organization
Dr. Sarah Mwangi
Director of Public Health, WHO Africa
World Health Organization
Areas of Expertise
Biography
Dr. Sarah Mwangi is a leading expert in youth health policy with over 15 years of experience working across sub-Saharan Africa. As the Director of Public Health at WHO Africa, she has spearheaded numerous initiatives to improve youth sexual and reproductive health services. Her work has directly influenced health policies in 14 African countries, resulting in improved access to youth-friendly health services for over 2 million young people. Dr. Mwangi holds a PhD in Public Health from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles on youth health topics.