Dr. Damaris Matoke-Muhia
Dr. Damaris Matoke-Muhia is a molecular biology research scientist and Deputy Director of the Biotechnology Research Programme at the Kenya Medical Research Institute. She holds a PhD in Molecular Medicine from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. Her work focuses on advancing biotechnology and genomics research for disease control, including coordinating precision medicine and […]
Prof. Ali Asy
Prof. Ali Asy graduated from the Kofi Annan Fellowship in Global Health Leadership Program in May 2024. Prof. Asy is a distinguished figure in the domains of biosafety and biosecurity, recognized for his substantial contributions to global health security and the ethical application of life sciences. His multifaceted career spans academia and international consultancy, where […]
Dr. Amal Ali
Dr. Amal Ali is a Swedish-Somali dental surgeon and public health professional with more than 10 years of experience in public health, particularly in non-communicable disease prevention and health promotion. She currently serves as Senior Technical Advisor to the Director General’s Office at the Ministry of Health Development Somaliland. Her work focuses on health systems […]
Dr. Abdul Jalloh
Dr. Abdul Jalloh is a psychiatrist, mental health leader, and one of Sierra Leone’s foremost advocates for mental health reform. He serves as Mental Health Lead at the Ministry of Health and lectures at the University of Sierra Leone, where he trains the next generation of health professionals. He has played a central role in […]
Dr. Adilson De Pina
Dr. Adilson De Pina is a public health specialist with over 15 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, programme leadership, and health systems strengthening. He currently serves as Executive Secretary (CEO) of CCS-SIDA in Cabo Verde.Prior to this role, Dr. De Pina led Cabo Verde´s Malaria Elimination Programme in Cabo Verde under the Ministry […]
Dr. Sètondji Cahetel Ladislas Tonoukouen
Dr. Sètondji Cahetel Ladislas Tonoukouen is a public health physician with over 15 years of experience in managing health programs across Benin and sub-Saharan Africa. He currently serves as Deputy Chief of Party for the Projet de Renforcement des Systèmes de Santé (PReSS) at Management Sciences for Health. Dr. Sètondji’s work focuses on prevention of […]
Dr. André Rose
Dr. André Rose is a Public Health Medicine physician with a strong interest in population health, radiation safety, occupational health, transdisciplinary research, and the intersection of art and health. Dr. Andre’s work also focuses on the health and wellbeing of marginalised communities. He currently serves as Acting Director of SAPRIN, where he contributes to advancing […]
Dr. Rose Wafula
Dr. Rose Wafula is a medical doctor and public health practitioner with over 18 years of experience in Kenya’s health sector. She is currently Senior Deputy Director of Medical Services at the Ministry of Health Kenya and Head of the National AIDS and STI Control Programme (NASCOP). She has played a central role in strengthening […]
Dr. Samuel Mwaniki
Dr. Samuel Mwaniki is a pharmacist, public health researcher and global health leader with over 15 years of experience across clinical practice, research, health systems strengthening, programme evaluation, and capacity building. He holds a PhD in Public Health and Epidemiology from University of the Witwatersrand, a Master of Science in Tropical and Infectious Diseases and […]
Dr. Karabo Thokwane
Dr. Karabo Thokwane is a medical doctor, health administrator from Botswana. She currently serves as Deputy Council Secretary for Primary Health Care at the Ministry of Local Government and Traditional Affairs and previously served as Director of Clinical Services at the Ministry of Health Botswana. Her experience spans public health administration, health systems management, strategic […]