Overview
- Act: National Syndemic Diseases Control Council Act, 2022.
- Formed: 2023
- CEO: Dr. Ruth Laibon-Masha, PhD, EBS
The National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC) of Kenya, established by the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council Act, 2022, oversees the prevention and management of syndemic diseases, which include HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and sexually transmitted infections, among others. The Council’s expanded mandate addresses overlapping health and social challenges affecting vulnerable populations. NSDCC’s roles include policy formulation, resource mobilization, and health education to mitigate syndemic diseases. It collaborates with various stakeholders to strengthen healthcare systems, improve public health responses, and support preventive and control measures across Kenya.
CEO: Dr. Ruth Laibon-Masha
Dr. Ruth Masha holds a doctorate in Public Health and boasts over 20 years of experience in healthcare policy, syndemic disease prevention, and management. She has held leadership positions in various public health organizations in Kenya, contributing significantly to improving health outcomes and addressing syndemic challenges in the country.
Management Team
Dr. Ruth Laibon-Masha
CEO
Reuben T. Musundi
Deputy Director, Partnerships and Advocacy
Murugi Micheni
Deputy Director, Strategy and Implementation Coordination Support
Njeri Kimuri
Deputy Director, Legal Services
Caroline Kinoti
Deputy Director, Health Promotion and Capacity Development
CPA, Josphine K. Kaberia
Deputy Director, Grants Management
Edwin Chumo Kimutai
Deputy Director, Health Products and Technologies Coordination
Gabriel Nkari
Director, Internal Audit
Dr. Fridah Muinde
Deputy Director, Planning and Risk Management Coordination
Vincent Alwaka Matsalia
Ag. Deputy Director, Administration
Dr. Celestine Mugambi
Deputy Director, Preventive and Curative Programme
Mutugi Mugambi
Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management
Alex Kariuki
Deputy Director, Information and Communication Technology Support
Board of Governors
Geoffrey Gitu
Chairman
Andrew Rukaria,
Alternate to the PS, Ministry of Health
Patrick Macharia
Alternate to the PS, The National Treasury
Jennifer Ng’ang’a
Alternate to the Attorney General
Dr. Ruth Laibon-Masha
Chief Executive Officer
Functions
- Develop and implement policies for the prevention and control of syndemic diseases.
- Coordinate national responses to HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and sexually transmitted infections.
- Mobilize resources to support syndemic disease prevention and management programs.
- Oversee research and data collection on syndemic disease trends.
- Conduct public health education and awareness campaigns.
- Collaborate with stakeholders in the health sector.
- Support vulnerable populations affected by syndemic diseases.
- Strengthen healthcare systems to improve disease response.
- Monitor and evaluate syndemic disease programs.
- Promote behavioral change initiatives to reduce disease transmission.
Important Links
Address & Contacts
- P.O. Box 61307 – 00200 Nairobi, Kenya
- Landmark Plaza, 9th Floor, Argwings Kodhek Road
- PR34+X6 Nairobi
- communication@nsdcc.go.ke
- +254 20 2715109 / +254 20 2715144