Mirriam Ngure

Mirriam Ngure is the Head of Global Fund Programme at the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS), where she leads efforts to combat HIV transmission, particularly mother-to-child transmission. Under her leadership, KRCS has implemented community-centered interventions aimed at reducing new HIV infections by 75%. Ngure emphasizes the importance of integrating prevention, care, and treatment services at the community level, utilizing mentor mothers to support pregnant women living with HIV. Her work is focused on addressing the challenges posed by economic hardships and food insecurity, which affect treatment adherence and health outcomes for vulnerable populations.