Graduate Testimonials
May-June 2023
"The course was excellent and an eye-opener. The content is very relevant and useful.
It was brilliant to learn a new approach, it provided a fresh perspective. The lecturer knows how to transfer his knowledge and experience, and links that with the practical part.
This tour provided more clarity on the practical side of things as we met passionate and very knowledgeable managers of the facilities we visited.
I was very impressed by the work of one medical centre that is very humanitarian. A true reflection of the oneness of the people of Israel, the spirit of caring for humanity is unforgettable. The doctor and his team are doing amazing work and the technology at the centre is so much advanced. This makes the performance of the work by the team very efficient from what we observed.
It is work I would be interested in following up on. The course is beneficial and very practical I will certainly recommend this programme and other programmes."
Ms. Mary-Anne Mburombua Kahitu
Manager of Health & Environmental Services
City of Windhoek
Namibia
November 2022
"A must-course to attend! It extremely challenges one’s thought process across the whole spectrum of health service provision. Mind stimulating, couldn't be any better than that. Very engaging… A lot more people need this exposure!"
Dr. Ernest Mwila Bwalya
Manager ART/TB
Churches Health Association of Zambia (CHAZ)
Zambia
"Very well-designed programme. This is a good lesson as we are upgrading our health facilities in my country. I am very satisfied as GIMI has shown possibilities for exploring in other areas, linking our decision-makers and other key stakeholders to see how we can tap knowledge from Israel."
Mrs Mercy Mpatwa Masuki
Health System Strengthening - PSM Advisor
Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly & Children
Tanzania
January - February 2021
"The program is very well designed to capture the current reality in the health industry"
Dr. Abubakar Adam Muhammad
Incident Manager
Borno State Primary Health Care Development Agency - Maiduguri
Nigeria
"It's fantastic, elaborate and eye opening program to see health care service provision in another perspective"
Dr. Abdullahi Adamu Biu
Senior Registrar
Dental Hospital, Maiduguri
Nigeria
"A very well organized and informative course with experienced presenters"
Ms. Eddah Ogogo
Programme Manager
Carolina for Kibera (CFK)
Kenya
"A refreshing and informative review of health systems management from experts"
Dr. Patrick Odanga Wanguche
Senior Medical Officer, University Health Services
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST)
Kenya
November 2019
"A very well organized and beneficial programme."
Dr. Abraham Victor Obeng Hodgson
Director of Research & Development Division
Ghana Health Service (GHS)
Ghana
"An eye opener to effective and successful management of health facilities."
Dr. Maji Mudi Charles Omale
Medical Director
Fortress Eye Hospital and Medical Centre
Nigeria
"It was a phenomenal experience, very interesting and educational."
Ms. Aruni Shamnarine
Physiotherapist
Ministry of Public Health
Guyana
May 2019
"Most outstanding programme experience ever."
Dr. Kay Delight Shako
Director Regional and Clinical Services
Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO/WHO)
Guyana
"Very useful and mentoring which is vital in improving health service delivery in my organisation"
Mr. Sunday Afghan Dragule
Head of programme AFOD South Sudan
Action for Development (AFOD)
South Sudan
"The Health System Management Programme was very interesting and insightful"
Hon. Alexander Roosevelt Hottordze
Member of Parliament & Member of Parliamentary Select Committee on Health
Parliament of Ghana
Ghana
"A revealing and great experience taking part in the health systems management course, especially learning about the Israeli health care systems as a whole. The experience has left me thinking that a lot more needs to be done done in my own country, and it can be done."
Dr. John Koku Awoonor-Williams
Director
Policy Planning Monitoring Evaluation Division
Ghana Health Service (GHS)
Ghana
"Excellent and expectations met."
Dr. Julian Aidah Nabatanzi
Deputy Director
Health Monitoring Unit
Uganda
"This particular course has made me to come to the point of realisation that an effective and efficient Health System is one that provides/delivers High Quality but low cost Integrated People-Centered Health Care Services, based on Community needs and or priorities - as it is the case in Isreal."
Dr. Samuel Patrick Elohin Massaquoi
Programme Manager
National HIV AIDS Control Programme
Sierra Leone
"This is a fantastic programme which is highly recommended for all visionary healthcare practitioners, managers and policy makers."
Dr. Sylvester Yaw Oppong
NHIA Board Member
National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA)
Ghana
"This is a Programme that all policy makers who are interested in improving their organization's or country's healthcare system should attend."
Dr. Maj. Gen. Obashina Ayodele Ogunbiyi
Consultant Anaesthetist
Nigerian Army Medical Corps
Nigeria
"Excellent course in health systems management"
Mr. Wycliffe Manyulu Clement
County Chief Officer
Public Health
Vihiga County Government, Kenya
"It was very informative and enriching. this course enabled me to acquire a better understanding on how to manage health care facilities"
Ms. Charishma Jones Sarman
Research Officer
Christian Medical Association of India (CMAI)
India
"Very informative, I am now able to look at health in my country in a different perspective and think strategically on how to try and solve some of the challenges we face. This was an awesome experience."
Ms. Sarah Peninah Olalo Onyango
Project Manager
The Fred Hollows Foundation
Kenya
November 2018
"It was an insightful training experience that could cause a revolution in the heart and minds of people who strive for development in their Countries."
Dr. Brenda Iwumekwunechukwu Isikekpei
Operations Manager
Defence Health Maintenance Ltd. (DHML)
Nigeria
"Galilee International Management Institute is a great place that provides a great learning experience and empower people to provide solutions to problems of their organisation and Nation"
Dr. Ebikapaye Okoyen
State Program Manager Saving One Million Lives Program for Results
Bayelsa State Government, Ministry of Health
Nigeria
"I met a people with the collective resolve to succeed in spite of daunting challenges. A people willing to share information and experiences so that other parts of the world can be better."
Dr. Edmund Benle Banwat
Chief Medical Director
Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH)
Nigeria
"Very comprehensive program that equips you with the requisite knowledge Health Systemw Management Program!"
Dr. Samantha Nichola Ayana Kennedy-Moore
Technical Adviser to the Minister
Ministry of Public Health
Guyana
"Galilee International Management Institute Programmes are tailored to human needs, with excellent lecturers and with top of the art facilities. Given the opportunity, i will come over and over again."
Mr. Adeyemi Kamorudeen Shiyanbola
Director of Administration
University College Hospital (UCH)
Nigeria
May 2018
"This course is fantastically designed.... An expose on the highly efficient Israeli health system. A very practical and highly beneficial course with an experienced faculty. The guided tour to the different Hospitals are eye opening and tours to different historical sites spread all over Israel is the 'icing on the cake'."
Mr. Hon. Ahmed Sheikh Mohamed
CEC Health Services
Mandera County Government
Kenya
"Galilee International Institute makes me feel part of international health community Good Health care should be global.... Galilee Institute made me feel this vision is achievable."
Dr. Modupeola Olubunmi Akintunde Obilanade
Senior Partner
St Paul’s Clinic
United Kingdom
"The Health Systems Management Programme is "The Missing Tool" in the Box. I recommend Hospital Managers and Administrators to attend and revive their Innovative, Creative Critical Thinking Cap."
Sr. Rev. Dumka Michael
Hospital Administrator
St. Mary’s Catholic General Hospital, Eleta Ibadan
Nigeria
"It is a wonderful environment with very good lecturers. The study tours and sightseeing were awesome."
Mr. Azeez Adedayo Gbadebo-Saba
Director of Hospital services
Owokoniran Memorial Hospital Limited
Nigeria
"It was an amazing experience from the academics, food to the study tours."
Dr. Bashir Mohammed Mahmud
Technical Assistant
Taraba State Government, Ministry of Health
Nigeria
"I have just realised that the foundation of a successive health system is a strong primary health care. "
Dr. Wemaeli Anderson Mweteni
Head of Dept. of Community Health, Research and Consultancies
Bugando Medical Centre (BMC)
United Republic of Tanzania
November 2017
"The programme provided information on how the health systems and the environment in Israel has positively evolved over the years amidst political and regional conflicts. It also provided an opportunity to see the enriched tourist areas in the country."
Mrs. Sybil Nana Ama Ossei-Agyeman-Yeboah
Professional Officer Essential Medicines and Vaccines
West African Health Organisation (WAHO)
Burkina Faso
"Great experience. Excellent institute of learning."
Mrs. Ayodele Olubunmi Obaro
Managing Director
Nurse - Rashot Care Homes
United Kingdom
"The Programme of Health Systems is so important to decision makers, health care providers and health professionals as it's really shows and identifies all required resources in the health systems, universal health coverage and equality in the provision of health care."
Mr. Gervais Baziga
Planning Specialist
Ministry of Health
Rwanda
"This has been an exciting new learning experience with a mix of technology, career advancement, religion and historical perspectives. This give."
Dr. Prince Boateng
Medical Officer
Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority (GPHA) Takoradi
Ghana
"The programme was highly interactive with emphasis on health management in Israel. It is impressive how health service is adapted to local Israel needs. I am particularly amazed on the level emergency preparedness including chemical security in Israel health facilities. My country, Nigeria need to emulate this foresight."
Prof. Oluyemi Akinloye
Professor of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis
University of Lagos
Nigeria
"Coming into the course, I had hoped for a refreshing of my knowledge and skills. What I experienced were perspective transformations on many fronts.......this was priceless. It is a testament to the strength of the course and GIMI."
Mr. Vishwanath Andy Partapsingh
Principal Medical Officer (Ag.)
Ministry of Health
Trinidad and Tobago
"A very good programme which provided a great mix of lectures accompanied by the relevant supporting study tours that made the information received more meaningful."
Mrs. Nicole Helene Augusta Slack
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Health
St. Kitts and Nevis
May 2017
"I recommend the Galilee Institute Health Systems Management Programme for all healthcare workers as a way of strengthening healthcare system in their countries."
Dr. Adefisoye Oluwaseun Adewole
National Field Coordinator, Malaria
African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)
Nigeria
"The training is an eye opener and allows you to learn how to do things in a new way. it provides a platform for you to network and create new bridges in Israel and among participants."
Ms. Rita Wanjiru Gachiri
Project Manager
Kenya AIDS NGOs Consortium (KANCO)
Kenya
"This course really set the foundation for me to understand health systems management in a broad way.Its is really a pinnacle for every health worker to go through this course to be able to understand deeply health system mgt."
Mr. Denis Alyela Omodi
Supervisor Public Health Inspection and Education
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA)
Uganda
"The course is an eye opener as it allows different countries to introspect and identify areas of improvement. In addition, the course allows participants to network, and visit tourist sites, learn more about Israel's history and appreciate that with focus, love for country and commitment anything is possible."
Ms. Juliet Wambui Maara
Senior Programmes Officer
National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF)
Kenya
"Its a very incisive, educative, informative and entertaining program, that ALL should en devour to attend not only for capacity building but also for spiritual rejuvenation"
Mr. Christopher Ifeanyi Chime
Programme Manager
Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN)
Nigeria
November 2016
"The content and experience was extremly good. I will be a better manager when I go back to my country. I picked Action points from the programme that Iam going to run with and tranform the health sector in Busia County."
Ms. Everlynne Akisa Ekisa
Chief Officer
Busia County Government
Kenya
"Course delivered by some of the best and most experienced experts in their field."
Dr. Nelson Edward Batwerinde Kamoga
Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor
Uganda
"I came expecting to know and now I know that Israel have a good system. Buy in to study."
Rev. Richard Kwasi Yeboah
Board Member
National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA)
Ghana
"The course has been very relevant for me especially in my current role as a manager and I recommend it to health managers."
Dr. Paul Nyamweya
Medical Superintendent
Machakos County Government
Kenya
"Excellent programs and very excellent lecturers! Very interesting curriculum which is very helpful to all students and alumni alike!"
Dr. Moira Shanine De Venecia Mejia
Consultant
Brenda De Venecia Mejia Foundation Inc.
The Philippines
"The course equipped me with the skills I needed to become a better decision-maker; the use of scientific methods to arrive at a mangement decision."
Ms. Pamela Nawaggi
HIV Logistics Advisor
Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)
Uganda
"I think the Innovative way GIMI is passing on knowledge should be replicated worldwide. Truly a unique kind of learning, fun and learn, experience and learn! More of this..."
Dr. Olga Zerrudo Virtusio
City Health Officer
City of Paranaque Health Office
The Philippines
"Great place, invaluable experience, fantastic people!"
Ms. Gloria Barnes
Manager
National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA)
Ghana
June 2016
"The training for me was very beneficial. It opened to me a lot of perspective in terms of determining one's organisation's SWOT so that you can plan, manage and implement things effectively."
Ms. Wilma I. Santos
Senior Science Research Specialist
Philippine Council for Health Research and Development, Department of Science and Technology
The Philippines
"The programme is very interesting and enjoyable especially our lecturers who are very willing and supportive in all our query."
Mr. Edgar F. Ortiz
Chief Administration Officer
Philippine Council for Health Research and Development, Department of Science and Technology, Finance and Administrative Division
The Philippines
"Thank you for customising this training for us. We've learned a lot from the course, and the study tours as well."
Ms. Carina L. Rebulanan
Chief Science Research Specialist
Philippine Council for Health Research and Development, Department of Science and Technology
The Philippines
"GIMI customises capacity building programmes according to your institution's needs. Their pool of experts are all leaders in their field of expertise."
Ms. Ullyann Garcia
Senior Science Research Specialist, Research Information
Philippine Council for Health Research and Development, Department of Science and Technology
The Philippines
"The training which involves lecture-discussions and study tours/visits to significant places in Israel is very relevant in understanding their culture and how this relates to the over-all economic growth of the country. The course is very relevant."
Ms. Anicia P. Catameo
Supervising Science Research Specialist
Philippine Council for Health Research and Development, Department of Science and Technology
The Philippines
"The resource persons were experts in their fields. Their practical experiences enriched our learning on subjects we learned or knew before. The study visits showed us the best in the areas we wished to develop or collaborate with Israel."
Ms. Merlita M. Opena
Chief Science Research Specialist, Research Information
Philippine Council for Health Research and Development, Department of Science and Technology
The Philippines
May 2016
"Galilee International Institute: the World Health Management Changer"
Hon. Dr. David Njoroge Wangui
County Executive Committee Member (CEC) - Health
Laikipia County Government
Kenya
"Until I attended GIMI ,I had a narrow view of the concept and applications of the health systems management course. It is highly recommended for all public health practioners who are interested in developing their management skills. Open your world of opportunities by enrolling for the GIMI HSM course. It enlarges your world and broadens your view in public health."
Dr. Obikwelu Kizito Emelife
Deputy Director
National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Abuja
Nigeria
"GIMI was a worthwhile experience for me. It was a wonderful time of learning combined with study tours and excursions."
Dr. Oriaku Oluchi Okereke
Acting Director - Medical Services
University Medical Centre, University of Abuja
Nigeria
"This course has been an eye opener into the potential and ability to develop an excellent health system from nothing, based on the Israeli experience."
Dr. Joy Luba Lomole Waya
Immunisation Officer
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
South Sudan
"Probably the most important professional short course I have attended. Looking forward to putting in action the invaluable knowledge I have gained these last two weeks."
Dr. Maxwell Mwambuki Lodenyo
Director of Medical Services
Machakos County Government
Kenya
"Israel has among the best health systems in the world and an excellent place to learn how to manage health systems."
Dr. Oathokwa Nkomazana
Associate Programme Director/Acting Dean
Faculty of Medicine, University of Botswana
Botswana
"After the exposure by GIMI i realised Israel biggest success factor is management. its not oil,nuclear or Science and technology"
Mr. Sulaiman Mujib Baliruno Ikoba
Operations Officer
Central Public Health Laboratories
Uganda
November 2015
"The health management program experience at the institute is exhilarating. It prompts you to critically evaluate your thinking on the way health care programmes should be run. This will prompt me to initiate changes which are possible in the institution in which I currently work to improve the health of our beneficiaries."
Dr. Joackin Drani
Hospital Coordinator - Chukudum County Hospital
Catholic Organisation for Relief and Development Aid (CORDAID), YEI Office
South Sudan
"This course was well thought through and very appropriate for health managers. Its mode of delivery is excellent for the target group."
Mr. Charles Kiyaga
National diagnostic and Programmes Coordinator
Ministry of Health, Central Public Health Laboratories
Uganda
"This course was well thought through and very appropriate for health managers. Its mode of delivery is excellent for the target group."
Mr. Bissallah Ahmed Ekele
Consultant Obstetrician and Lecturer
University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Nigeria
"I testify through my experience during the course that; 'universal health care is key to sustainable development' Defining a basket of health sevices financed through sustainable funding mechanism brings in equity and equality to providing health care.The Israel health system works with evidence from the status of health indicators. You do not want to miss this learning experience!"
Dr. Timothy Koe Malingi
Chief Officer of Health
Kilifi County Government
Kenya
"this course is real helpful both to middle and top management of health facilities. it helps people to think outside the box and be patient oriented it also help the management think on how to use the new technology available in the market to help people live health life it also help graduates to see some of the simple innovative ideas which have great impact to the health of society"
Mr. Davance Leonard Mwasomola
Head of Department
Mbeya Zonal Referral Hospital (MZRH)
Tanzania
"Truly cultural immersion into Israel and kibbuts and hands-on experience found nowhere else!"
Mr. Mamed Suleimanov
Director
American Hospital Tbilisi
Georgia
"In this course you learn about being Commited,imroved Care,ensuring entire Coverage of the whole poulation and use of the Computer in the proper management of the patient and the health system at large."
Dr. Anwar Sseremba Kakeeto
Medical Superintendent
Saidina Abubakar Islamic Hospital
Uganda
May 2015
"Every leader need to be able to see very far, this course gave me the telescope" Thank you!"
Dr. Temitope Olumide Odi
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Lokoja
Nigeria
"Very well thought programme that exposes participants to continuum of care Very educative programme that leaves the participant with the desire to do more for the clients and the health sector"
Dr. Linda Amarkai Vanotoo
Regional Director of Health Service
Ghana Health Service (GHS), Greater Accra Region
Ghana
"The whole idea of this course is to build capacity of health workers on areas or project development, implementation and management. This skill helps in the development of health care facilities, staffing them and managing the finances. It is a special course."
Mr. Agaba Arthur Turyahikayo
HRH Management Information Systems Technical Advisor
Ministry of Health, Uganda Health Systems Strengthening Project
Uganda
"The course presented a comprehensive and well-balanced analysis of the Israeli Health care system, with universal health care at the core, from the varying perspectives of stakeholders of the health system supported by practical experiences and case studies coming from the experts who do not just talk from the head but also from the heart as well as very interesting orientation on the ground and site visits . Altogether, it was a very meaningful learning experience for me that combined didactics with cultural and social immersion and interaction. I would strongly recommend it to my colleagues and anyone who wants to understand the intricacies and complexities of a functional, efficient and effective health care system."
Dr. Jaime C. Montoya
Executive Director
Philippine Council for Health Research and Development, Department of Science and Technology
Philippine
"The course is well structered to meet the needs of a developing country"
Dr. John Banda
Malaria Programme Officer
Ministry of Health, Global Fund Unit
Zambia
