Dr Monique Wasunna, MBChB, MSc, PhD, DTM&H
@moniquewasunna
@DNDi Africa Ambassador, former East Africa Director, Leishmaniasis East Africa Platform (LEAP) Founder. Passionate about finding treatments for #NTD patients.
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"You are never too young to lead.." Over the last few weeks, and together with Democracy and Culture Foundation, we have introduced you to the 2024 Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize finalists, who truly embody Kofi Annan's words. Our heartfelt congratulations go to Anton Eremin, Archana Vijai
Grateful to have represented UHC2030 at the thematic side event organized by AU Health,Humanitarian Affairs&Social Development African Union and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance on the sides of the MOFA of Japan 外務省(MOFA)× TICAD(アフリカ開発会議)【Official】. I called on the private sector to assess and address the African “market failures” that prevent the access of needed
New research in Journal of Infectious Diseases shows people with different forms of #leishmaniasis process treatments very differently. We can’t just extrapolate visceral leishmaniasis regimens to post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis (#PKDL) - we need tailored treatments! 🔸doi.org/10.1093/infdis…
Congratulations Faustine Ndugulile on your election as Regional Director for WHO African Region. Ministry of Health ETHIOPIA 🇪🇹ready to support you in this vital role. A heartfelt thank you to Dr Matshidiso Moeti for a decade of dedicated service.
Congratulations Faustine Ndugulile on your election as WHO African Region Regional Director. Best wishes in your new role. Together, we can continue to #beatNTDs and address other key priorities to improve the health and well being of our people and build the Africa We Want.
Scientist, Clinician and Global Health Equity Champion: Monique Wasunna will kick off this year's Annual Meeting in New Orleans, November 13. She is Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative Africa Ambassador and previously was Chief Research Officer for Kenya Medical Research Institute. tinyurl.com/3urrxt74
Congratulations to Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative's Africa Ambassador Dr Monique Wasunna, MBChB, MSc, PhD, DTM&H as you kick off the ASTMH annual meeting. We are proud of your work as you continue to drive innovation & make lasting impacts in the communities that need it most. #TropMed24 Read more ➡️ bit.ly/3AI8fff
Save the date: #CPHIA2024 is happening from 26-29 November 2024 in Rabat, Morrocco. Africa CDC's 4th International Conference on Public Health in Africa provides a unique African-led platform for leaders across the continent to reflect on lessons learned in health and science
Recently, our Africa ambassador Dr Monique Wasunna, MBChB, MSc, PhD, DTM&H & Kenya Medical Research Institute's Dr Margaret Mbuchi were hosted on Nation Africa's #OneHealthLensPodcast. Tune in on 9th Sept, 2024 to catch up on discussion which focused on the importance of integrating #NTDs into Universal Health Coverage.
It’s a pleasure to welcome Bill Gates to #Ethiopia🇪🇹! The Gates Foundation contributions to🇪🇹healthcare are invaluable. Excited to strengthen our partnership as we advance UHC, health & nutrition, data-driven decision-making,& innovative approaches to accelerate our SDG targets.
It was a pleasure to meet Mekdes Daba, Minister of Health, Ethiopia @#RC74AFRO. Discussions focused on our strong partnership on addressing NTDs. Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative is grateful to Ministry of Health ETHIOPIA 🇪🇹 & together we shall continue to put patients & communities at the centre of our work. #BeatNTDs.