Paul Ngwakum
Dr. Paul A. N. Ngwakum is the Regional Health Adviser at UNICEF’s Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO), which supports 21 countries across the region. He has represented UNICEF publicly on priority health issues, including briefing the UN press corps on the mpox emergency in Burundi in September 2024. He previously served as UNICEF […]
Nkem Okeke
Dr. Nkem Okeke is a global serial entrepreneur, investor, physician executive, global health & economic development strategist. She has a successful career spanning over two decades – including overseeing the cost containment & financing innovative hub for a $2 billion fortune 500 company: delivering over $150 cost savings. Currently through her healthcare companies (Medicalincs & […]
Anil Chuturgoon
Professor Anil Chuturgoon completed his BSc, BSc (Hons) and MSc degrees at the University of Natal in Toxicology. He thereafter obtained his doctoral degree in toxicology and epigenetics from UKZN. He is a member several scientific associations including SASBMB (South African Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology), SAACB (South African Association of Clinical Biochemists) and […]
Panayota Bird
Panayota Bird is a senior leader with over 25 years of experience acquired in various strategic commercial roles focused on the launch and scale-up of pharmaceutical innovations and vaccines into low-resourced settings. Panayota is experienced in leading diverse cross-functional matrix teams which have successfully delivered sustainable public health strategies in collaboration with key global health […]
Nyasha Masuka
Nyasha Masuka is a Specialist Community Physician and Health Systems Consultant and holds Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degrees from the University of Zimbabwe, a Diploma in HIV Management from the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa and Master of Science in Public Health-Health Systems Management and Policy from the Prince Leopold Institute […]
Ikechukwu Arthur Anoke
Ikechukwu Arthur Anoke is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Zuri Health, a multi-award-winning healthtech company dedicated to making healthcare affordable and accessible across Africa. With more than 20 years of leadership and entrepreneurial experience, he has built and guided successful ventures in mobile technology, entertainment, and health innovation. Zuri Health was inspired by […]
Lucy Surhyel Newman
Dr. Lucy Surhyel Newman refers to herself as a global citizen, proudly African and of Nigerian extraction. She has 37 years of post graduation work experience as at the year 2025. She is an International Consultant in Governance, Transformational Leadership, Partnership Development and Performance Improvement. Her experience include Executive, Non Executive and Advisory roles at […]
Bience Gawanas
Mrs. Bience Gawanas is a distinguished Namibian lawyer, diplomat, and social justice advocate. She has served as the Special Adviser on Africa for the United Nations from 2018 to 2020 and has held various significant positions within the Namibian government, including Ombudswoman and Public Service Commissioner. Gawanas is also the Chancellor of the University of […]
Anna Diom
Born in Senegal and raised in France, Anna Diom’s journey into perinatal care began in 2018 during her first pregnancy in Dubai. After attending a childbirth preparation course led by a well-meaning French instructor, she found the experience lacking—particularly in its connection to her Afro cultural roots. This sparked a deep desire to explore more […]
Richard Chivaka
Dr. Richard Chivaka is the Founder & Chief Executive Officer – Spark Health Africa; Board Chair – The Consortium of New Medical Schools in Sub-Saharan Africa. Dr. Richard Chivaka is a visionary leader in public healthcare transformation, leveraging over 17 years of multi-country experience to revolutionize health systems across Africa. He is a recognized thought […]