If you want to help make the world a better place, you first have to understand this world.

Africa’s role in global health remains deeply unequal. While the continent contends with a quarter of the world's illnesses, it contributes contributes less than 2% of health care spending worldwide and generates just a small fraction, roughly 1% to 3%, of scientific research. Clinical trials are rare, with fewer than 4% conducted on African soil, severely limiting innovation tailored to its needs and curbing its influence in the global scientific arena.

What We Do

We reach across the African continent to ensure equitable and knowledgeable growth that make a real impact.

Our work is dedicated to fostering equity and prosperity across the continent. BRIDGE is a service company that works to drive socioeconomic growth and development in Africa. Our goal is to promote and sustain African-based solutions to improve the continent for better outcomes. Join us in shaping a future where Africa thrives and prospers.

Our Mission is to develop and implement African-led, research-driven solutions that strengthen health systems, advance health equity, and drive sustainable socioeconomic growth across Africa.

Our Approach

Systems Thinking
Through our comprehensive systems thinking approach, we diligently strive to identify and develop innovative African-based solutions to the complex challenges facing the continent.

Capacity Strengthening
We aim to build capacity within various sectors, ensuring that African-based solutions have a significantly improved chance of being effectively implemented in the communities they serve. Through our tailored initiatives and collaborative efforts, we strive to empower local stakeholders, fostering sustainable growth and long-lasting impact across the continent.

Equitable Solutions
We dedicated to ensuring that all individuals and communities have the opportunity to thrive through the thoughtful implementation of our innovative solutions. We believe in fostering sustainable growth and equity for everyone involved.

Meet the Team

  • Ivan Teri

    Mr. Ivan Teri is a public health professional with over 16 years of expertise in quality and systems improvement. He has been working as a strategic advisor for over ten years in over fourteen sub-Saharan countries. His area of specialization is designing and implementing initiatives for health system quality improvement and strengthening.

  • Gaspar Mbita

    Dr. Gasper Mbita is an experienced public health professional with 15 years of expertise in monitoring and evaluation across various nations. He has held prominent leadership positions for several HIV-related programs and projects and recently received his PhD in implementation science.

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    Maia Archer is a graduate student at George Washington University studying for a Masters of Public Health in Health Promotion. For BRIDGE, alongside Dr. Nwaozuru from Wake Forest University, she is assisting with a scoping review assessing long-acting injectables for HIV treatment in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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    Dr. Nathan is an Assistant Lecturer in Pharmacy at Victoria University's School of Health Sciences and a noted Ugandan global health researcher with over 30 peer-reviewed publications. He serves on the editorial board of ACTA Scientific International Open Library, reviews for Frontiers in Public Health and JAC-AMR. His is an active member of the Alliance for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics (APUA), the Global AMR Multi-Stakeholders’ Platform, and the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease.

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    Dr Innocent H. Peter Uggh is a medical doctor and a research scientist working at Kilimanjaro Clinical Research Institute in Tanzania on capacitating young oncology researchers and generating high-quality data to inform policies and decision-making in addressing healthcare disparities in lower-middle income countries.

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    Lucky Rapando is a public policy and administration graduate from Kenyatta University. With experience in data analysis and program support, he is passionate about international development. His specialties include engaging partners, facilitating training, managing social media, and generating activity reports in policy and governance. Currently, he is in an AI governance fellowship with Equiano.

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    Rodrigue Ndabashinze, a Burundian medical doctor, holds a Master's in Global Health and Infectious Diseases from Moi University and is pursuing a Master's in Epidemiology at the University of Antwerp. He provides technical assistance to the Imprima project on primaquine implementation in Africa. Rodrigue is joining the Bridge Africa research lab to enhance his skills in implementation research for advancing healthcare in Africa.

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    Mlemile Stephen is a skilled medical laboratory scientist, public health specialist, and deputy principal of academics and research at City College of Health and Allied Sciences-Mwanza Campus. He shapes the institution's educational and research landscape, as he is experienced in research design, proposal preparation, data collection, and report writing in infectious diseases and AMR. He joins BRIDGE Africa as an intern research scientist to bridge research and implementation, translating findings into practical healthcare solutions.

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    Nadya is a graduate student at the George Washington University studying Global Health Program Design, Monitoring, and Evaluation. She is passionate about improving the sustainability of food systems and improving monitoring and evaluation measures of global public health systems.

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