We are proud to share that Prof. Margaret Kaseje, CEO of the Tropical Institute of Community Health and Development (TICH) and the President of The Association of Schools of Public Health in Africa (ASPHA), participated in the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU), held under the leadership of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on Friday, 13th February 2026.

This year’s session, themed “Building Africa's Health Security and Sovereignty – Investing in the Health Workforce, Community Health and Sustainable Immunization Programmes,” emphasized the central role of AU Member States in advancing a coordinated, continent-wide approach to strengthening Africa’s health systems.

Key priorities highlighted during the session included:

• Investing in a resilient and well-trained health workforce
• Strengthening community health systems as the foundation of primary health care
• Expanding sustainable immunization programmes to protect future generations
• Advancing Africa’s health sovereignty through locally driven solutions and strategic partnerships

Prof. Margaret Kaseje’s participation reinforces TICH’s commitment to supporting a safer, healthier, and more self-reliant Africa. We remain dedicated to collaborating with national, continental, and international stakeholders to strengthen health security and drive sustainable impact across the continent.

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Introduction

The tropical Institute of Community Health and Development (TICH) is a training, research and enterprise institution that focuses on empowering local communities through training of youth in employable skills to contribute to poverty reduction and how to tackle the climate change challenges.  TICH mobilizes different communities in Kenya to use green energy that comes from natural, renewable sources like sunlight, wind, and water, producing power with little to no environmental harm. Key examples include solar, wind, hydroelectric, and geothermal energy. As pioneers of Community Based Health Care, TICH pilot the training and engagement of community health workers (CHWs) as solar accessories sales agents. The proposed model connects TICH with every household in 10 counties across Kenya. The one-year pilot, TICH trains 200 CHWs as solar accessories sales agents supported by TICH trained solar technicians to solve technical problems that arise.

Today, we stand together to raise awareness, fight stigma, and promote prevention, care, and support in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

At Tropical Institute of Community Health and Development (TICH), we believe that strong communities are the foundation of an AIDS-free generation. Through education, training, and outreach, we empower individuals with knowledge and skills to protect lives and build healthier futures.

Let us:
End stigma and discrimination
Promote testing and treatment
Support those affected
Educate our communities
Lead with compassion and action

Together, we can stop HIV and save lives.

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