Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu is a distinguished Nigerian epidemiologist and public health physician with over 25 years of experience in infectious disease epidemiology. Currently serving as the Assistant Director-General at the World Health Organization (WHO), he leads the WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence, focusing on enhancing global intelligence for pandemics and epidemics. Dr. Ihekweazu has held key leadership positions at organizations like the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and has played a pivotal role in transforming disease control in Nigeria and Africa. His expertise lies in strengthening global pandemic and epidemic intelligence through collaboration with various stakeholders, and he has a strong publication record in medical peer-reviewed journals.
Areas of Expertise
Communication, Emergency Response, Epidemiology, Health Advocacy, Job Skills Training, Policy & Governance, Public Health & Disease Control, Research, Risk Assessment, Technology & Data Analytics