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Dr. Jacqueline Chesang

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About Dr. Chesang

Dr. Jacqueline Jelagat Chesang is a highly accomplished public health expert with over 15 years of experience in sexual and reproductive health, maternal and newborn health, gender-based violence, and cancer epidemiology. She is passionate about building robust and resilient public health systems in Africa through research, policy development, training, and community engagement. Her professional focus lies in translating theory into practice to improve the health and well-being of populations, especially women and girls. Dr. Chesang holds a PhD in Health Sciences (Cancer Epidemiology) from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, a Master of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Nairobi. She is fluent in English, Kiswahili, and conversant in French.

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Leadership & Advocacy

Dr. Chesang is a dedicated leader in research, training, and stakeholder engagement. She has organized and facilitated numerous high-level workshops across Africa to influence policy, improve SRH services, and champion anti-FGM strategies. She plays a pivotal role in professional associations and expert panels including the East African Medical Journal, KMPDC, and ACCAF. Her advocacy has led to major policy shifts, including the denouncement of FGM medicalization by the Kenya Obstetrics and Gynaecology Society (KOGS).

Core Competencies

  • Safeguarding matters
  • Project management
  • Monitoring and evaluation
  • Implementation Research

Professional Experience Highlights

  • World Health Organization (WHO): Co-Principal Investigator in scaling up FGM prevention and care in Guinea and Kenya (2023–2025).
  • UNFPA: Led national and regional initiatives to end FGM, trained healthcare providers, and co-authored national FGM e-training manuals.
  • Africa-Led Movement to End FGM (2020–2027): Key player in integrating FGM prevention into pre-service curricula across four African countries.
  • National AIDS and STI Control Program (NASCOP): External reviewer of national psychosocial support guidelines for child survivors of violence.
  • International Centre for Reproductive Health, Kenya (2024): Conducted gap analysis of SRH content in university and mid-level training curricula.
  • CISP: Built capacity of CSOs and government actors on violence prevention and social norms change in ESAR region.

Regional & Global Footprint

With active engagements in Ethiopia, Kenya, Senegal, Somaliland, and Southern Africa, Dr. Chesang has developed extensive regional experience, bringing a Pan-African perspective to healthcare challenges. Her work with development agencies like UNFPA, WHO, CISP, and ACCAF underscores her credibility and collaborative spirit.

Commitment to Community Health

Dr. Chesang is committed to community-centered approaches. She continues to train SRH champions, midwives, and healthcare workers, and regularly collaborates with county and national health departments. Her leadership in data-driven approaches and evidence-based policy contributes significantly to the MNH outcomes in rural and underserved regions.

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