ACHA Steering Committee Members:
Meet Our Leadership
We are proud to introduce our dedicated Steering Committee members, united by a shared commitment to advancing Cervical Health in Africa.
Ms. Benda Kithaka
Founder and Executive Director, Kilele Health Association, Secretariat Lead – ACHA, Kenya
Benda Kithaka is the Founder and Executive Director of KILELE Health Association. She is an award-winning Health Advocate and published author based in Kenya, with a background in Policy Advocacy, Health Systems Strengthening, Social Behavior Change Communications, and Community Mobilization.
Ms. Udie Soko
Founder & CEO Zambian Cancer Society. Health and Fitness Advocate. Dukutober Co-Creator. Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia
Udie overcame lymph node and breast cancer. She founded Zambian Cancer Society, which aims to combat shame, stigma and isolation of cancer by offering essential support and information to patients and caregivers of all ages, genders, and cancer type.
Ms. Mayaah Eveline Tata
Civil Society Actor, Cameroon
Tata Mayaah Eveline is the founder and Executive Director of Humanity at Heart International Association – a non-profit organization with focus on Breast and Cervical health / cancer prevention, patient navigation and policy-based advocacy in Cameroon.
Ms. Maud Mwakasungula
Executive Director of WOCACA, Vice Chair NCD Alliance. Malawi
Maud is a health advocate specializing in prevention and control of breast and cervical cancers. Her dedication has been crucial in advancing cancer prevention, treatment, screening and support for marginalized women and girls in Malawi.
Dr. Robbinson Nduati
Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) at LVCT Health – Dhibiti, Kenya
Dr. Robbinson Nduati is a Medical Doctor and Healthcare Manager with over 10 years of experience working with Public and Private Healthcare providers, Academia, Ministry of Health, County Health Teams and Community Based Initiatives in Kenya.
Salome Meyer
Independent Cancer Advocate/Activist, Access to Cancer Cater (A2M), Human Rights, Policy and Law. South Africa
Qualified as a Social Worker at University of Pretoria 1981 BA(SW), BA (Medical
Social Work) Hons (US) 1982 and obtained a M.Soc Sci (UCT) degree in 1988.