One Health Unit Lead, 

Africa CDC

Dr. Yewande Alimi is an esteemed professional, holding a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, and a Master of Public Health from the University of Nottingham, United Kingdom. She serves as the One Health Unit Lead at Africa CDC and co-leads the Africa Union Task Force on AMR. Dr. Alimi has been pivotal in developing and executing comprehensive strategies that seamlessly integrate human, animal, and environmental health concerns.

Under her visionary leadership, Africa CDC has established crucial programs addressing AMR, zoonotic diseases, food safety, and climate change, effectively addressing critical One Health issues across the African continent. With her diverse background encompassing veterinary medicine, public health policy, and research, Dr. Alimi oversees the implementation of various strategies, including the Africa Union Framework for AMR Control and Africa CDC’s Framework for One Health Practice.

Dr Alimi’s impact extends globally as she serves on multiple advisory boards and groups, advocating for global health equity and gender equality. Notably, she has contributed as a One Health Technical Advisor for the Global Emerging Pathogens Treatment Consortium and as a member of the Scientific Task Force to Prevent Pandemics at the Source for the Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI) and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Center.

With over a decade of expertise, Dr. Alimi has significantly strengthened the technical capacity of African Union Member States in preventing and controlling infectious diseases using a One Health approach. She is recognized as a Subject Matter Expert in One Health and holds advisory and committee roles at esteemed institutions.

Dr. Alimi’s vast experience includes setting up technical programs, establishing flagship programs at Africa CDC, and leading initiatives such as AMR awareness and advocacy efforts for young Africans. Her commitment to advocating equitable public health policies demonstrates her unwavering dedication to making a difference in global health, promoting equity, and advancing gender equality.

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AFROHUN

Regional One Health university networks in advancing global health security: developing workforce and fighting antimicrobial resistance in the era of climate change.

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