Daudi Ochieng

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About Daudi Ochieng

Senior Social & Behavior Change (SBC) and Risk Communication & Community Engagement (RCCE) advisor with over 20 years’ experience leading large-scale health communication and advocacy programs across 47 African countries with WHO, UNICEF, RBM, Malaria Consortium, and the World Bank. Impact highlights: Cut malaria incidence in Uganda from 42% → 9%(2014–2019) through nationwide SBC campaigns and universal net coverage. Designed 12+ award-winning campaigns (e.g, Get Off the Sexual Network, Good Life Show, Give Malaria the Boot) recognized for innovation and impact. Expanded access to life-saving products: drove 70% market share for UHMG health brands, rolled out ORS+Zinc for childhood diarrhea, secured acceptance of mRDTs in drug shops, and increased clean cookstove adoption by 12%. Supported COVID-19 vaccine rollout in 47 countries, helping several reach the WHO 70% coverage target. Trained and mentored 500+ professionals in SBC, communications, and advocacy across Africa. Expertise: Linking behaviors, products, and services in HIV, malaria, maternal and child health, WASH, nutrition, reproductive health, and immunization. Experienced in digital health innovation (first health Facebook page in Uganda, SMS/IVR hotlines, virtual call centers). Focused on advancing African-led models like the Zooming-In approach, scaling evidence-based solutions, and ensuring African innovations are adopted globally.