Health CS Barasa Appoints New Chairperson (Board of National Cancer Institute)
Health CS Barasa Appoints New Timothy Olweny as the National Cancer Institute chairperson.
Through a gazette notice dated September 16, Barasa said Olweny will serve in the role of the chairperson for three years effective September 17, 2024 Therefore, Revoking the appointment of Gitahi Githinji.
The appointment is in accordance with the Cancer Prevention and Control Act, 2012.
Olweny had previously served as the chairman of the Social Health Authority Board after being appointed by the head of state, President William Ruto.
He has expertise in healthcare, leadership, and management professional with academic qualifications in the medical, business and leadership fields and a career spanning over 25 years in the public, private, and not-for-profit health sectors.
Over the years he has been a consumer of healthcare services, delivered clinical care as an individual and institutional healthcare provider, and occupied leadership positions in health institutions, professional and other membership organizations.
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