The former Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Dr. Ifedayo Adetifa has been appointed Chief Transformation Officer /Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of FIND.
Abujapress reports that FIND is a global organization committed to revolutionizing diagnostic testing.
The appointment was made known in a press release on the Organization’s website on Thursday.
Dr. Adetifa’s appointment is especially noteworthy as it marks the first time an African from the Global South has been selected to lead the organization as CEO.
Dr. Adetifa is a pediatrician and infectious disease epidemiologist with a distinguished career in global health and health security.
Before his new role at FIND, Dr. Adetifa served as the Director-General and CEO of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control & Prevention (NCDC).
His tenure at the NCDC was marked by significant achievements, particularly in advancing Nigeria’s COVID-19 response.
He also played a critical role in securing substantial program funding, managing large budgets, and leading a team dedicated to combating infectious diseases.
Dr. Adetifa’s extensive experience includes work at the national, regional, continental, and international levels on critical health issues such as Lassa fever, malaria, tuberculosis, and respiratory syncytial virus. He is also a member of the Scientific Advisory Committee for the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI).
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