06/11/2025
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) โ๏ธ 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 Francis Ohanyido, FAPH, Director-General of West African Institute of Public Health. "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 Prof. Mohamed Janabi, Regional Director of WHO AFRO, delivering the keynote address.
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. Cyril Seck
6. Edwin Nwobodo
7. Echezona Ezeanolue
8. Elsheikh Badr
9. Frances DaCosta Vroom
10. Ghislain Kouematchoua
11. Gilbert Shetak
12. Akyala Ishaku
13. Julio Rakotonirina
14. Kate Tulenko
15. Ladidi Aiyegbusi
16. Landry Tsague Dongmo
17. Lilian Anomnachi
18. L*l Pout Riek
19. Mary Nana Ama Brantuo
20. Mary-Ann Etiebet
21. Mazyanga Lucy MAZABA
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. Virgil LOKOSSOU
For more information, please contact Thomas Adoyi at aph@publichealth-edu.org or +2348099005502, +2349099005502.