Dr.Orangi Gavin

Clinical Pharmacist | Secretary, Health Systems Strengthening & AMS Specialist

BPharm, MSc (Clinical Pharmacy), MPH

Orangi Gavin is a clinical pharmacist specializing in antimicrobial resistance (AMR), antimicrobial stewardship (AMS), and oncology pharmacy. He leads county-level AMS implementation with a strong focus on optimizing surgical antibiotic prophylaxis, improving antimicrobial use, and strengthening infection prevention and control practices across healthcare facilities.

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Role

County AMS focal person with over four years’ experience leading stewardship programs, mentoring multidisciplinary teams, and integrating AMS into routine clinical care.

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Impact

Contributed to improved rational antibiotic use, reduced inappropriate ceftriaxone utilization, costed AMS interventions, and strengthened stewardship practices in referral and county hospitals through audits, guideline implementation, and capacity building.

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Policy Contribution

Participated in the development and national launch of key AMR-related documents, including Kenya’s Antibiotic Use Guidelines, the Guideline on Control and Containment of Multidrug-Resistant Organisms, and the National AMR Surveillance Reports. Actively involved in partner-supported AMS projects in Kenya.

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Innovation

Leads and supports implementation research on antimicrobial stewardship and surgical antibiotic prophylaxis across multiple counties, focusing on context-specific, pharmacist-led solutions to address AMR in low- and middle-income healthcare settings.