Biography:
Charles Ugochukwu Ibeneme is a CDC-NFELTP–trained Field Epidemiologist and public health specialist with over 10 years of experience strengthening epidemic preparedness, surveillance systems, and emergency response across Africa. He currently serve at the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) as the Continental Mpox and Cholera IMST Vaccine Pillar Lead, supporting vaccine access strategies, technical guidance, and coordination with Member States. His work includes supporting the allocation and deployment of over 5 million mpox vaccine doses across multiple countries. Previously based at the Southern Africa RCC in Lusaka, he provided regional technical assistance, program coordination, and implementation support to advance health security and immunization readiness.
Title : Responding to mpox in Africa: Vaccine strategy during sustained human transmission
Title : Mpox vaccination in Africa: One year on – lessons and milestones from the continental response