Paschal Thomas Kija

Chief Operating Officer, Afya Lead Limited Company

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Paschal Thomas Kija is a dynamic COO and co-founder of Afya Lead, combining his medical expertise and entrepreneurial spirit to advance healthcare solutions in Tanzania. A medical scholar at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Paschal has over two years of experience leading impactful research projects, including evaluating the Mkanda Salama Kit's clinical benefits in reducing postpartum hemorrhage.
In addition to his operational leadership at Afya Lead, Paschal is the Chairperson of TAMIDA, promoting global health collaboration between Tanzania and Denmark. He is also a Mastercard Foundation Fellow in Entrepreneurship from Queen's University, exemplifying his commitment to healthcare innovation and community impact.