Biography:
Charles Ugochukwu Ibeneme is a seasoned field epidemiologist and public health expert, currently serving as a Senior Country Representative at Africa CDC and Vaccination Pillar Co-Lead for the Continental Mpox Incident Management System Team (IMST). He holds dual master’s degrees in public health (MPH) - Field Epidemiology from ABU, Zaria; and Epidemiology/Disease Control from FUTO, Owerri; and PhD fellow of Texila American University. He is a GOARN Fellow, WHO Scholar, GBD Collaborator, and Technical Consultant on epidemiology and public health issues. A published author on outbreak investigations who has played a pivotal role in shaping Strategic Health Development and Preparedness Plans across Africa.
Title : Mpox vaccination in Africa: One year on – lessons and milestones from the continental response