Dr Christine Carrington pioneered rapid genome sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 in the Caribbean, improving pandemic response and public health decision-making. Her work at The University of the West Indies ensured the region’s virus data informed global strategies.
Dr Jacqueline N Fonkwo discusses her work in designing and implementing health strategies for adolescent and youth.
Dr Julia Zulver highlights her work on women’s mobilisation movements in conflict situations in Latin America.
Dr Gloria Ansa highlights the importance of public health teams in tackling infectious diseases.
Dr Iffat Zafar Aga discusses the importance of telemedicine in improving access to healthcare services in remote Pakistan.
Veronica Koroma discusses the importance of understanding the social risks to hard-to-reach communities in implementing renewable energy projects.
Zangini Nakazwe shares how she spearheaded a successful project to produce low-cost hand sanitiser to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases in Zambia.
Christal Chapman reflects on her work promoting and protecting child rights in Trinidad and Tobago.
Suzette Lewis shares her work supporting good governance and financial regulation in the Caribbean.
Patience Ikpeh discusses the impact of conflict situations on women and girls and the importance of including them in the peacebuilding process.
