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Experts guiding our research direction

The Scientific Advisory Committee supports the project in achieving its objectives by providing the necessary insights and strategic advice. The scientific committee comprises experts covering topics that align with the research objectives, as such members have expertise in epidemiology, public health, climate science, maternal and neonatal health, social science, and policy and community engagement, communication, and advocacy.

Dr. Catherine Kyobutungi

Executive Director

African Population and Health Research Center

Dr Cheikh Mbacké Faye

Head of the APHRC West Africa Regional Office and Director of Countdown to 2030

African Population and Health Research Center

Mr Mamadou Diallo

Head of Policy Engagement and Communication

African Population and Health Research Center

Prof Guéladio Cissé

Professor on Environmental Epidemiology (Chair)

Centre Suisse de Recherches Scientifiques en Côte d’Ivoire (CSRS) and Swiss TPH

Dr Ousmane Ndiaye

Director General

African Center of Meteorogical Application for Development (ACMAD)

Prof Kristie Ebi

Professor, Center for Health and the Global Environment TBC

University of Washington (ANACIM)

Dr Codou Badiane Mané

Health – Environment Focal Point and coordinator of the Health National adaptation plan development

Ministry of Health, Senegal

Dr. Amadou Doucoure,

Head of the Division of Maternal and Child Health (DSME)

DSME/Ministry of Health, Senegal

Mr El-Hadji Ciré Konko Bâ

HDSS Manager

Institut de Recherche en Développement

Dr Adelaide Lusambili

Associated Professor, Environmental Health and Governance

Africa International University

Dr Brama Koné

Climate Change and Health Expert and WHO-AFRO Climate and Health Technical Advisor

WHO-AFRO