
CPHIA 2026 – International Conference on Public Health in Africa Speakers
Learn from Africa's leading voices in public health, policy, and innovation
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H.E. Dr Mekdes Daba Feyssa
Minister of Health Ethiopia
Ministry of Health Ethiopia

Dr. Mohamed Yakub Janabi
WHO Regional Director for Africa
World Health Organization

Prof Senait Fisseha
Vice President of Global Programs, Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation
Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation

Dr Catherine Kyobutungi
Executive Director of the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC)
African Population and Health Research Center

Hon. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi
Minister of Health
Ministry of Health Uganda

Dr Folake Olayinka
Director of Immunization
Africa CDC

Dr Raji Tajudeen
Acting Deputy Director General/ Head of Public Health Institute
Africa CDC

Hon. Dr. Ali Haji Adam Abubakar
Minister of Health and Human Services
Ministry of Health Somalia

Hon. Prof. Roma Chilengi
Minister of Health Zambia
Ministry of Health Zambia

Ms. Joy Phumaphi
Executive Secretary of the African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA)
GPMB & ALMA

Dr Chewe Luo
Technical and Scientific Coordinator
Africa CDC

Dr Mariatou Tala Jallow
Director, African Pooled Procurement Mechanism (APPM)
Africa CDC

Hon. Dr. Haitham Mohammed Ibrahim
Minister of Health
Ministry of Health Sudan

Dr Ebere Okereke
Chief Program Officer
Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity

Dr Landry Dongmo Tsague
Director of Primary Health Care
Africa CDC

Hon. Mohamed Omary
Minister of Health Tanzania
Ministry of Health Tanzania

Dr. Delese Mimi Darko
Director General of the African Medicines Agency (AMA)
African Medicines Agency (AMA)

Prof. Vasilis Koulolias
Special Advisor on Digital Health Artificial Intelligence and Innovation
Africa CDC

Dr Marta Terefe
Deputy Chief of Staff
Africa CDC

Dr Mosoka Fallah
Deputy Director for Research, Clinical Trials and Innovation
Africa CDC

Dr. Monique Wasunna
Africa Ambassador | Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi)
Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi)

Prof. Placide Mbala
Director for Research Clinical Trials and Innovation
Africa CDC

Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu
Executive Director of the WHO Health Emergencies Programme
WHO
Become a Speaker at CPHIA 2026 – International Conference on Public Health in Africa
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