Maria Tanko is a dedicated professional with a strong interest in global health. She brings valuable experience in healthcare operations, project coordination, and patient engagement.
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Renewal of insurance broker services – call for proposals
Primary Care International (PCI) is seeking quotations for the Provision of Insurance Broker Services. The contract awarded to the successful bidder will commence on 16th May 2025 and be for a 3-year term. Please refer to the attached Request for Proposal document for full details of the services required and the process and timeline for … Read more …
Empowering Women in Primary Health Care: Strengthening Leadership for a More Inclusive Future
Many health conditions uniquely or disproportionally affect women and girls and a lack of informed participation often results in health services that are inaccessible, unaffordable, and inappropriate. The role of women in health care leadership, particularly at primary care level is key to changing this reality yet although the majority of primary health care workers … Read more …
Fasting & Diabetes: A Practical Guide for Healthcare Professionals
Fasting is an important spiritual and cultural practice observed by millions worldwide. For people living with diabetes, however, it presents unique health challenges, including dehydration, hyperglycaemia, and hypoglycaemia. Healthcare professionals play a crucial role in supporting patients who choose to fast by providing evidence-based guidance on risk assessment, dietary planning, medication adjustments, and safe monitoring … Read more …
Dr Katy Linley
Katy is a UK-trained GP/family physician. As well as working in the UK, she has spent more than ten years working in a hospital in rural Madagascar. Since 2020, she has been based in Kenya where she has pioneered and leads a higher diploma in family health for clinical officers (mid-level health workers) and she … Read more …
Primary Care International (PCI) named the UK’s winner in 2024 Xero Beautiful Business Fund
Primary Care International recognized as one of four country winners in the Trailblazing with technology category Oxford— 9th December 2024 — Primary Care International (PCI), a global health organisation, working with health workers across the world to improve primary healthcare quality has been named a UK winner in the 2024 Xero Beautiful Business Fund in … Read more …
PCI Annual Report 2023 – A Year of Growth and Impact!
We are excited to share our Annual Report 2023, highlighting the progress and achievements made over the past year. Thanks to our innovative use of technology, we extended our reach to healthcare workers across 18 countries, offering both in-person and online training with outstanding results. This year also saw continued partnerships with ministries of health, … Read more …
World Diabetes Day 2024
In 2021, there were estimated to be 529 million people worldwide, living with Diabetes and it is one of the main causes of death and disability worldwide[1]. Diabetes, along with its associated complications including heart disease, kidney disease, vision impairment, and limb amputation, severely affects a person’s quality of life and well-being. Reducing the diabetes … Read more …
Primary Care International appoints new Strategy Director
Having taken a critical look at the organisation’s business model and areas of focus, Primary Care International (PCI)’s Board of Directors and CEO have decided to implement an organisational restructure, focusing on the delivery and growth of our current high-quality work and partnerships, whilst exploring how best to adapt our business model to ensure continued … Read more …
Welcoming New Leadership and Embracing Future Growth at PCI
In an exciting phase of growth and development at PCI, we are delighted to announce Dr Matthew Harris as our new Chair of the Board. A Clinical Senior Lecturer in Public Health at Imperial College London and an Honorary Consultant in Public Health Medicine, Matthew brings extensive experience in global health and innovation diffusion. As … Read more …