Dr. Mosoka Fallah is the Acting Director of the Science and Innovation Directorate at Africa CDC, where he is leading transformative efforts to strengthen health security and foster innovation across the African continent. With a distinguished career in global health and a passion for scientific advancement, Dr. Fallah is dedicated to reshaping Africa’s research and development (R&D) and clinical trial landscape through a strategic focus on financing, coordination and governance, and human capacity development.
His vision centers on creating a sustainable research ecosystem in Africa, enabling the continent to independently produce medical products and address its unique health challenges. Dr. Fallah is championing robust clinical trials and research initiatives to bolster local manufacturing capabilities, ensuring self-reliance in medical product development.
Collaboration is a cornerstone of his approach. Dr. Fallah is spearheading partnerships with renowned global institutions, including the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), Harvard University, and UCSF, to accelerate research and innovations tailored to Africa’s needs. His initiatives include groundbreaking work in low-cost diagnostics in collaboration with Stanford University and CEPI, as well as the establishment of a centre of excellence focused on health challenges exacerbated by climate change.
Dr. Fallah’s strategic leadership aims to position Africa as a leader in scientific research and innovation, transforming its capacity to respond to current and future health threats.
