Jessie Githanga is an Associate Professor of hematology (blood diseases) and blood transfusion in the Department of Human Pathology, University of Nairobi and has a robust interest in research. She previously served as a Chair of Department for seven years and is an honorary consultant at Kenyatta National Hospital. Serving as a member of several Technical Working Groups of the Ministry of Health in Kenya, she has been able to impact on various national health issues. As a board member of various local NGOs dealing with matters ranging from women’s health and empowerment, and cancer, Jessie passionately believes in the involvement of the public in matters concerning their health, and gender equity.