Dr. Lina Digolo is a paediatrician and clinical epidemiologist with over 15 years of experience as a technical expert in health system strengthening, research, policy development, and service delivery. She has a strong interest in bridging the gap between research evidence and practical implementation.
Lina possesses extensive expertise in assisting national
governments, civil society organizations, bilateral and
philanthropic donors, and UN agencies in utilizing evidence for policymaking and designing programs, primarily in the Global South. She has conducted several on violence against women and children in Kenya, most of which have been pivotal in shaping policy and service delivery guidelines.
Lina has actively contributed to developing, reviewing, and disseminating various national and international policies and guidelines related to the prevention of violence against children and women.