About GIS

Global Implementation Solutions (GIS) is a Chicago-based 501(c)3 non-profit organization, incorporated in May 2009. GIS Western is a locally registered affiliate in Kenya, with a main office located in Nairobi and a subsidiary office in Kisumu City. The organization is dedicated to using locally based technical staff, consultants and experts within the region. GIS is organized and operated exclusively for charitable, scientific, and educational purposes, and more specifically, to provide support that improves healthcare systems in resource limited countries.
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US Department of State’s Biosecurity Engagement Program (BEP)
US Department of State’s Biosecurity Engagement Program (BEP)

Current Operational Areas

About Us

…provide international partners with project management and implementation solutions to help develop sustainable programs. We are dedicated to developing human resource capacity within Kenya by hiring local staff, consultants and health experts to implement our programs.

We are a local partner in Kenya. GIS‘ primary programs are implemented out of our office in Nairobi, Kenya. The program focuses on laboratory capacity strengthening throughout nine counties in Western Kenya.

GIS also implements One Health projects and biosecurity-aimed programs throughout Sub-Saharan and North Africa.

Our mission is to provide customized sustainable solutions that support the strengthening of healthcare systems worldwide. Our vision is that our efforts and contributions will make a positive impact on healthcare systems in the global community.

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Our Mission

To provide customized sustainable solutions that support the strengthening of healthcare systems worldwide.
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Our Vision

Our vision is that our efforts and contributions will make a positive impact on healthcare systems in the global community.
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Programs
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Program Title: Expanding Efforts and Strategies to Protect and Improve Public Health in Kenya.

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US Department of State’s Biosecurity Engagement Program (BEP)
US Department of State’s Biosecurity Engagement Program (BEP)
US Department of State’s Biosecurity Engagement Program (BEP)

Over 30 projects funded by 2011 – Current

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US Department of State’s Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund (NDF)
US Department of State’s Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund (NDF)

Addressing Biorisk Management Vulnerabilities, Improving Biosafety Practices...

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Collaboration
Collaboration

GIS has collaborated closely with Georgetown University’s Elizabeth R Griffin Program (GU-ERGP), Johns Hopkins University...

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How can GIS support you?
US Department of State’s Biosecurity Engagement Program (BEP)
We have experience and a network of indigenous staff and consultants across Africa. GIS believes in utilizing and building local capacity that will sustain projects beyond the close of project funding. We have strengths in the following areas:
  • Strengthening surveillance, laboratory and public health workforce development.
  • Establishing new and strengthening current Public Health Emergency Operations Centers (PHEOCs) through emergency preparedness, detection and response training and capacity building.
  • Developing biosecurity and biosafety legislation, regulatory and policy frameworks.
  • Enhancing digital systems including cybersecurity in health settings.
  • Establishing One Health programs including strategic planning, communications planning, multisectoral trainings and mentorships.