Global Alliance For Sports Medicine

Our Mission

To build a thriving, world-class athletic ecosystem across Africa where every athlete has access to premier sports medicine, unlocking elite human potential and inspiring healthier communities.

Our Vision

To establish a sustainable, internationally accredited sports medicine infrastructure in East Africa by bridging global clinical excellence with local sports talent, developing specialized healthcare professionals, and fostering high-performance public-private partnerships.

Our Core Values

Excellence

We ensure that high quality and exceptional performance define every outcome we deliver. We set our bar high, refuse to settle for mediocrity, and constantly push the boundaries of what we can achieve.

Integrity

We demand absolute honesty, transparency, and ethical alignment in every decision we make. It is the foundation of our shared trust, guiding us to always do the right thing even when no one is watching.

Innovation

We are constantly challenging the status quo, embracing creative risk-taking, and pioneering forward-thinking solutions to complex problems. We foster curiosity to transform fresh ideas into real-world impact and stay ahead in an ever-changing landscape.

Collaboration

We recognise that our collective intellect is our greatest asset. By seamlessly integrating diverse expertise, fostering an environment of rigorous intellectual exchange, and maintaining communication across all disciplines, we transcend traditional organizational boundaries to navigate complex challenges and deliver long lasting outcomes.

Core Pillars

Clinical Excellence & Athlete Longevity

International Standards: Deploying evidence-based protocols for injury prevention, diagnostics, treatment, and holistic rehabilitation.
Holistic Wellness: Integrating sports nutrition, mental health, and biometric performance monitoring into standard athlete care.

Talent Development & Capacity Building

Medical Specialized Training: Upskilling local physicians, physiotherapists, and trainers through accredited sports medicine programs and international clinical rotations.
Knowledge Transfer: Creating a localized network of certified experts to ensure long-term clinical self-reliance.

Infrastructure & Innovation

Regional Hubs: Building and equipping state-of-the-art sports science and rehabilitation clinics in key centers like Nairobi and Kigali.
Localized Technology: Implementing accessible sports-tech tools for data-driven performance and injury tracking.

Strategic Partnerships & Sustainability

Public-Private Collaboration: Partnering with Ministries of Sports, regional Olympic committees, and private investors to secure sustainable funding and policy support.
Community Integration: Leveraging sports medicine insights to promote grassroots wellness, physical activity, and preventative healthcare for the public.

Advisors

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Dr. Jared Mecha

Advisor

Dr Mecha is a distinguished medical lecturer and public health leader at the University of Nairobi School of Medicine.

He heads the Center for Healthcare and Innovation serving as Principal Investigator for major USAID-funded initiatives like Fahari ya Jamii to expand equitable HIV and healthcare access across Kenya. An expert in health systems and translational research, he holds degrees from the University of Nairobi, Imperial College London, and UC Berkeley. Dr. Mecha frequently collaborates with the WHO, UNICEF, and Kenya's Ministry of Health to advance clinical education and medical research implementation.

Alyne K. Cistone

Alyne has over two decades experienceworking in law, government and thenon-profit sector. Currently the founder andCEO of Global Tides LLC, ( GTC), US-basedconsulting firm providing a wide range ofcustomized services across sectors andindustries. Currently serves on variousboards including the Maine JusticeFoundation, the Maine International TradeCenter, Flying Kites Academy, and as along-term Trustee of the College of theAtlantic, Maine.

Founder

Dr. Avrum Jacobs

Global Advisor

Dr. Avrum Jacobs is a board-certified cardiologist and staff physician at the Cleveland Clinic, where he serves as Director of the echocardiography laboratory at Hillcrest Hospital. Specializing in advanced non-invasive cardiac imaging, he holds board certifications in cardiology, echocardiography, and nuclear cardiology.

An active member of the American College of Cardiology, Dr. Jacobs has published research in peer-reviewed journals and serves as a manuscript reviewer for the American Journal of Cardiology. He brings vital expertise to the sports medicine landscape, specializing in cardiac care and athlete-heart screening to anchor health and performance protocols for elite and developing athletic programs.

Dr Abdullah Saleh

Global Advisor

Dr. Abdullah Saleh is an Edmonton-based board-certified pediatric general surgeon, associate professor, and global health innovator who serves as a pediatric surgeon and Pediatric Trauma Director at the Stollery Children's Hospital and the University of Alberta. As a passionate academic and social entrepreneur, he is the founder and director of the University of Alberta’s Office of Global Surgery, as well as the co-founder of Innovative Canadians for Change (ICChange). His work bridges advanced clinical practice with systemic humanitarian action, leading impactful international initiatives in clean water access, tech-driven manufacturing, and healthcare infrastructure across East Africa and South-East Asia.

Pamela Ager

Pamella Ager is the Managing Partner at Orararo & Company Advocates, a premier full-service law firm in Kenya. An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with over 24 years of legal experience, she heads the firm’s Banking & Finance and Conveyancing & Real Estate practice groups. She specializes in advising local and international corporate clients on complex syndicated lending, capital markets, property developments, and M&A transactions. A highly decorated practitioner, Pamella is consistently ranked as a leading lawyer in Kenya by elite global directories, including Chambers Global, The Legal 500, and IFLR1000. Alongside her executive leadership at Oraro, she shares her expertise as a lecturer at the University of Nairobi School of Law.

Advisor

Dr. Lutul

Global Advisor

DR Lutul Farrow is a Cleveland Clinic orthopaedic surgeon subspecializing in complex knee reconstruction, patellofemoral joint stability, and shoulder arthroscopy. His extensive sports medicine career includes serving as a team physician for elite programs like the NFL’s Cleveland Browns, Major League Baseball’s Cleveland Guardians and Toronto Blue Jays, and the Arizona Diamondbacks. An active researcher, Dr. Farrow has authored over 90 peer-reviewed manuscripts and multiple textbook chapters. His scientific contributions focus primarily on knee and elbow biomechanics, patellofemoral tracking disorders, and addressing healthcare disparities within sports medicine