Dr. Kate Tulenko
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Scaling up health worker education globally. Founder of Appleseed Education & @Corvus_Health. Member US President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Academy of Public Health Announces Prestigious Director-General's Fellows List 2025 Abuja, Nigeria - The Academy of Public Health (The APH) ⚕️ is delighted to announce the 2025 Director-General's Fellows List, recognising 30 outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to public health in Africa and beyond. This esteemed group of professionals has demonstrated exceptional leadership, scholarship, and dedication to advancing public health. The 2025 DG's List features a remarkable collective of individuals who are shaping the future of public health through innovative solutions, research, and community-driven initiatives. Notably, many of these fellows are making a significant impact in health technology integration, harnessing the power of digital solutions to improve health outcomes and strengthen health systems. "We are honoured to celebrate the achievements of these exceptional individuals, who are transforming the field of public health through their work," said Dr @ohanyidof , FAPH, Director-General of @WAIPH_News . "Their dedication to improving health outcomes is a testament to the power of collaboration, innovation, and leadership in public health." The hybrid induction ceremony and conference will be hosted on 24th November 2025 at the prestigious Yar Adua Center in Abuja, Nigeria. This year's event promises to be an exciting and thought-provoking experience, with @ProfJanabi , Regional Director of @WHOAFRO , delivering the keynote address. It will also include the induction of @muhammadpate , @_dinotshe @laktarr001 and @agnesbinagwaho into the Distinguished Fellow of the Academy of Public Health (#DFAPH). The Director-General's Fellows List is a testament to the exceptional work being done in public health across Africa. These individuals have demonstrated outstanding leadership, expertise, and commitment to improving health outcomes, and their contributions are transforming the field of public health. Key Areas of Focus Some of the key areas of focus for this year's cohort include: - Health Technology Integration - Public Health Leadership - Research and Scholarship About the Fellow Academy of Public Health (FAPH) Established in 2015, Fellow of The Academy of Public Health (FAPH) award is a prestigious recognition of outstanding contributions to public health in Africa and beyond. . DG's List: 1. Kokou ALINON 2. Baba Ahmed 3. BRIAN O'CONNOR 4. Brice Bicaba 5. @cyrilseck 6. Edwin Nwobodo 7. @drezeanolue 8. Elsheikh Badr 9. Frances DaCosta Vroom 10. Ghislain Kouematchoua 11. Gilbert Shetak 12. Akyala Ishaku 13. @ProfJulioRAKOT1 14. @ktulenko 15. Ladidi Aiyegbusi 16. @ltsague 17. @lanomnac 18. Lul Pout Riek 19. Mary Nana Ama Brantuo 20. @MEtiebetMD 21. @mazmazli 22. Onyekachi C. Subah 23. Osita Okonkwo 24. Rowena Luk 25. Steven Wanyee 26. Temitope ILORI 27. Timi Omole 28. Tom Coleman 29. Tom Oluoch 30. @vlokossou
#Rwanda has embarked on a strategic journey to quadruple its health workforce in four years - the 4x4 strategy. Watch the full explanatory video at the link below: shorturl.at/mHP01. 4x4, Let's Bridge the Gap
