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New Era of Global Health Governance

Host Dr. Tosin Dotun-Olujinmi  engaged renowned Global Public Health Policy Advisor, Infectious Disease Epidemiologist and Senior Researcher, Dr. Ngozi Erondu in a conversation about the major shifts reshaping global health governance: the move from disease-specific programs toward stronger health systems, regional leadership, and local vaccine manufacturing.

The discussion highlighted the promise and risks of digital innovation and AI for surveillance, the need for legal and ethical frameworks for data and technology, and the push for multipolar, country-driven decision-making to advance equity and pandemic preparedness.

The episode highlights priorities for the next decade which include building a policy-literate public health workforce, integrating climate and health policy, ensuring equitable access to countermeasures, and scaling local manufacturing, while urging multidisciplinary collaboration and active participation in shaping policy.

 

Dr. Ngozi Erondu currently serves as the Technical Director at the Global Institute for Disease Elimination (GLIDE), Abu Dhabi and an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, DC.

Links to articles mentioned in discussion and co-authored by Dr. Ngozi Erondu:

Part I:  https://lnkd.in/eyXnngVh

Part II (article can be found in this section) :  https://lnkd.in/ePAk6RW6

 

Global Health Governance: Africa’s Rising Voice in the Global Health System

Dr. Tosin Dotun-Olujinmi explores how Africa is shifting from implementing global health decisions to shaping them, highlighting the rise of Africa CDC, regional vaccine manufacturing, pandemic preparedness reforms, and growing health sovereignty.

This episode explains recent changes in global health governance, what they mean for equity and regional cooperation, and why Africa’s voice is becoming central to future health policy.

Foods That Clash with Your Prescription: Simple Food and Medication Tips from a Pharmacist Who Cares

Dr. Remi Olukoya, a pharmacist with over 20 years of experience, wrote "Foods That Clash Your Prescriptions" to educate patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals about the dangers of food-drug interactions. The book provides clear, accessible information on food and drug interactions, using colour-coded symbols and practical tools such as food-medication diaries and printable guides. Through her unique perspective at the intersection of prescribing and dispensing, Dr. Olukoya emphasizes the importance of helpful advice and patient autonomy while highlighting ongoing innovations in medication adherence and awareness of food-drug interactions.

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Beyond Intentionality: A Latent Class Analysis of Barriers to Prenatal Care in an Explanatory Mixed Methods Study

Dr. John K. Duah is an Assistant Professor of Health Services Administration at Auburn University, where his work centers on health systems strengthening, maternal and child health, and public health emergency preparedness. With a deep passion for equity and access, his approach integrates policy analysis, infectious disease surveillance, and community participatory research to drive sustainable improvements in population health across diverse care settings.

He holds a Doctor of Health Administration from Central Michigan University, a Master of Arts in Emergency Management and Homeland Security from Arizona State University, a Master of Public Health from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, and a Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences from Washington State University.

His professional background spans roles such as Epidemiology Lead III (contract via MedaSource) for the Texas Department of State Health Services, Management Analyst, and Epidemiology Coordinator for the Healthy Start Program at the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District, where Texas State Representative Ina Minjarez recognized him for his leadership in improving maternal and child health outcomes, and Public Health Consultant (Private) in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Dr. Duah is a member of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration and the Consortium of Universities for Global Health.

Lessons for Africa: Cuba’s Low‑Resource, High‑Impact Health Model

Dr. Tosin Dotun-Olujinmi explores the Cuban health system—its single-payer funding, strong emphasis on preventive medicine, community-based ‘‘right-to-the-door’’ care, local medical training, and impressive public health outcomes despite limited resources. The episode highlights Cuba’s achievements like high vaccination coverage, elimination of mother-to-child HIV transmission, and advances in biotechnology.

Key takeaways for low- and middle-income countries include prioritizing prevention over costly treatment, stratifying populations for targeted care, expanding local medical education, fair rural reimbursement, and building local vaccine and biotech capacity to improve cost, quality, and accessibility.

Credits: 

-Johnson, J. A., Stoskopf, C. H., & Shi, L. (2018). Comparative Health Systems: A Global Perspective (2nd ed.)

-Shi, L. & Greenhill, R. G. (2025). Johnson & Stoskopf’s Comparative Health Systems (3rd ed.)

Dr. Tosin Dotun-Olujinmi is a Co-founder & CEO at IDEY Public Health Consulting Inc., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

Next-Gen Health Security: Youth Leadership and One Health in the Pandemic Agreement Era

Dr. Frankline SEVIDZEM WIRSIY is a global public health and development professional with 12 years of relevant experience working with international and national organizations in public health epidemiology, development, research, global health security, one health, immunization practice, advocacy, community engagement/mobilization, control of infectious diseases, academia, and strategic communication. Frankline is presently the Community Mobilization Coordinator for the second CAMPHIA Survey in Cameroon; a PEPFAR/US CDC-funded project; led by the Ministry of Public Health and primarily implemented by CBCHB. He is also a Technical Advisory Panel Expert of the Pandemic Fund, a DEAL Fellow at the Academy of Public Health, a Global Health Security Consultant both for Shoreland Inc. and for the University of Nebraska Medical Center, USA. Dr. Wirsiy is a reviewing editor for eLife Sciences Publications, as well as a member of the inaugural Youth Advisory Team for Health at Africa CDC. Furthermore, Frankline is a SwitchPoint Future League Member; an advocacy partnership by IntraHealth Int’l with the Global Fund and ONE Campaign Africa, a Pfizer_One Young World (OYW) Ambassador, a member of GAVI CSO Constituency, and a board of trustees member of the African Public Health Students Network Initiative. His academic involvement includes being a mentor/supervisor of MSc/PhD students in several public and private universities.

Previously, he was a Technical Expert for Global Health Security, Disease Control and Prevention at AMREF Health Africa, a research consultant at the University of Pittsburgh, a Proposal Development Consultant with IntraHealth Int’l, and an International consultant for the USAID-funded RHITES-E Project, in Uganda. He also served as an Epidemiologist Expatriate with MSF in Kinshasa, D.R. Congo for its largest HIV/AIDS project.

Furthermore, he responded to COVID-19 Pandemic Control and Preparedness in Cameroon as an Epidemiologist with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA). He has been a Project Manager for a UNICEF-sponsored Program in Cameroon and has worked in several US CDC/PEPFAR Sponsored Programs in Cameroon. He is an author of over 48 peer-reviewed publications and his research interests include but not limited to Global Health Security, Emerging and Re-Emerging zoonotic diseases, One Health, AMR, Immunization Practice, Mental Health, Malaria, HIV/AIDS, Climate change impact on Health, Health policy & systems, Maternal and Child Health. He is a T-shaped person who is open-minded & flexible.

Help Buddy: Improving Emergency Response in Nigeria

Bobadoye Ayodotun

B.Sc. Animal Science (University of Ibadan, Nigeria), M. Sc Animal Science (Federal University of Technology Akure Nigeria), Ex Masters Project Management (Project Management College London) and PhD Climate Change and Adaptation (Institute for Climate Change and Adaptation, University of Nairobi, Kenya). He was a research officer in African Technology and Policy Studies Network Nairobi Kenya (ATPS), a transdisciplinary network of researchers, policymakers, private sector actors, and civil society actors, promoting the use and mastery of Science, Technology and Innovations for African development with coverage in 30 countries (27 in Africa and 3 diaspora chapter in the Australia, USA and UK). He also had Nine (9) years Research and Teaching experience as a Principal Research Officer at the Department of Forest Conservation and protection; and Department of Agricultural Technology, Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN).

He is currently the Chief Operating Officer and Head at the Global Emerging Pathogens Treatment Consortium (GET). One of the leading biosecurity and One Health based think tank in the world. He coordinate all the activities of the organization.

He has personally supervised over 10 student research projects in the area of climate change, biosecurity and One Health. I am a member of many professional organizations and has published over 50 journal articles in reputable journals. He is also a fellow of the prestigious Woodrow Wilson International center for scholars in Washington DC, USA

 

Ademolu Owoyele

Healthcare Business Consultant | Entrepreneur | Medical Business School Pioneer | Mentor & Public Speaker | United Nation POLAC Peace Ambassador |

 

With over 2 decades of leadership at the helm of diverse corporate and healthcare organisations, his expertise in new business development, team building, and strategy has steered organizations through significant growth trajectories. At the core of my professional ethos is a commitment to innovative healthcare solutions and a passion for nurturing a culture of excellence within diverse teams.

His tenure as CEO at Carepoint Hospitals - Africa Health Holdings Company honed his acumen in hospital management and healthcare consulting, further enriching his approach to business planning and development. This experience, coupled with an MBA in Marketing Management, has been instrumental in driving sustainable business models and fostering strategic partnerships that align with the mission to revolutionize healthcare diagnostics and management.

Financing Health Systems in Africa

Juliet Nabyonga-Orem MD, MSc, PhD

Health Systems and Participatory Governance Advisor - WHO Namibia.

Associate Professor - Faculty of Health Sciences North-West University; Potchefstroom Campus - South Africa.