Who we work with

The people we build all of this for are also the people running out of capacity to deliver it.

Board

Individuals formally appointed to the Board of Lacuna Global Health Association, shown once their appointment is legally effective. Two appointed members are listed below.
PhD

Dr Shannon Shibata-Germanos

Founder and President

Technology investor, neuroscientist and global health practitioner. Built and scaled digital surgical programmes across seven East African countries. Two decades advising heads of state and chief executives across the Middle East and sub-Saharan Africa. PhD, University College London.

Dr. Ernest Obeng Darkoh-Ampem

Treasurer

Consultant general surgeon and interventional endoscopist. President of the Surgical Society of Kenya and Chair of COSECSA’s Education, Scientific and Research Committee. Founder of the African Esophageal Cancer Consortium. Faculty at the University of Nairobi.

Advisors

Individuals who have agreed to advise Lacuna.
PhDMPHFACSFCS (ECSA)

Dr Michael Mwachiro

Surgical Lead Advisor

Consultant general surgeon and interventional endoscopist. President of the Surgical Society of Kenya and Chair of COSECSA’s Education, Scientific and Research Committee. Founder of the African Esophageal Cancer Consortium. Faculty at the University of Nairobi.

Mr Bryn Davies

Impact Technology Advisor

Seven years at Proximie from seed stage to more than fifty countries. Works with early-stage digital health companies, health systems and the medical device industry on access to safe and affordable surgery.

MBChBFCS (ECSA)

Dr Benjamin Njihia

Advisor

Technology investor, neuroscientist and global health practitioner. Built and scaled digital surgical programmes across seven East African countries. Two decades advising heads of state and chief executives across the Middle East and sub-Saharan Africa. PhD, University College London.

MD

Dr Erin Ferenchick

Advisor

Global mental health specialist, medical anthropologist and family physician with more than twenty years in global health. Led integrated service delivery at the Global Fund. Previously WHO, GAVI and the International Rescue Committee. Assistant Clinical Professor, Columbia University.

Ms Patricia O’Hayer

Advisor

Senior corporate affairs and communications executive. Led global external communications and government affairs at Reckitt through a period of substantial growth and acquisition. More than two decades across consumer goods, non-governmental organisations and United Nations bodies.

Mr Pradeep Kakkattil

Advisor

Technology investor, neuroscientist and global health practitioner. Built and scaled digital surgical programmes across seven East African countries. Two decades advising heads of state and chief executives across the Middle East and sub-Saharan Africa. PhD, University College London.

Huguette Diakabana

Advisor

Huguette is a global health and digital transformation practitioner focused on connecting people to quality healthcare and life-saving technologies.

BEM

Dr. Nadine Hachach-Haram

Board Advisor

Founder and CEO of Proximie, used in over 500 facilities across 50 countries. Practising Consultant Plastic Surgeon and Head of Clinical Innovation at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust. Awarded the British Empire Medal. Sits on the Royal College of Surgeons’ Commission on the Future of Surgery and is also Co-Managing partner of Meridan Health Ventures.

Farouk Ramji

Last Mile Telecommunications Advisor

CEO of Mawingu Networks, East Africa’s largest internet service provider for underserved and rural communities. Over twelve years building telecoms businesses across Africa and Central Asia. Led Mawingu’s expansion across 31 counties in Kenya and into Tanzania.

Tell us

where the gap is

We only take on a handful of engagements each year. If what you’re building doesn’t fit neatly into a category, that’s usually a good sign.
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