Julia Kosgei is a Kenyan health policy strategist with over 15 years of experience advancing equitable health systems across Africa. Based in Nairobi She is Co-Founder and Head of Health at Policy/Strategy Group in Africa through the implementing partner Thum, where she leads initiatives to dismantle structural inequalities through evidence-based policy and advocacy.
She co-led policy coordination for the People’s Vaccine Alliance Policy Group, working alongside over 100 Global South organizations to shape advocacy at the African Union, WHO, G7, and G20 during the COVID-19 pandemic. At DNDi, she drove strategic partnerships and negotiated a landmark agreement with the Africa CDC and African Union, influencing continental policy for neglected diseases. Her role at VillageReach focused on strengthening primary healthcare delivery and financing across the region.
In Kenya, Julia facilitated Chatham House-style dialogues at the Kenya Medical Association, bridging providers and government on sexual and reproductive health reforms. She recently led research for Columbia University on U.S. funding cuts to Kenya’s health sector. Julia specializes in multistakeholder convening and intersectional policy analysis, focusing on the links between economic, gender, and social inequalities in health across Africa.