Zana Kiragu

Zana Kiragu, is a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) student at Boston University, specializing in Leadership, Policy & Management. Since July 2019, she has been a Research Fellow at Boston University, where she manages data for impact evaluations, coordinates communications, and oversees drug-related partnerships and supply chains. She also serves on the Board of Directors for Christian Connections for International Health and has held research roles at Johns Hopkins and AMPATH, focusing on adolescent mental health and healthcare programs. With experience in pharmaceutical research and clinical safety at Cosmos Pharmaceuticals, Shah Chemists, Aga Khan University Hospital, and AstraZeneca, Zana holds an MPH from Johns Hopkins (4.0 GPA) and an MPharm from the University of Manchester (First Class Honors). Her skills in global health, pharmaceutical research, leadership, and data analysis drive her contributions to public health.

Research Interests: Pharmaceutical systems strengthening, Access to quality-assured medicines in low-resource contexts, Assessment of private-sector initiatives in pharmaceuticals access including industry-led and faith-based efforts, Enhancing the effectiveness of partnerships in research and practice.