Background

Emmanuel K. Sanwuok is a seasoned Public Health Officer specializing in vaccine-preventable diseases epidemiology and the control and prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). With a Master’s degree in International Health from the University of Copenhagen, he brings a wealth of experience in health systems management, public health surveillance, emergency outbreak control, health research, and the mentoring of health professionals.

Professional Profile

He has served as the District Director of Health Services in the Upper West Region, coordinating numerous health programs and providing strategic leadership. Internationally, he has worked with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in critical roles. His assignments include serving as a CDC/WHO STOP Consultant in South Sudan (2014-2016), where he supported EPI micro-planning and coordinated health clusters in IDP camps, and as a WHO Emergency Consultant for EPI in South Sudan (2017). During the COVID-19 pandemic, he contributed remotely as an Emergency Consultant for WHO AFRO, updating operational field guides for vaccination efforts. Most recently, he worked as a WHO VDI Consultant in Papua New Guinea (2022-2023), leading Covid-19 vaccination rollouts and supplemental immunization activities for children.

Career Objective

To lead the planning, organization, and implementation of healthcare services, ensuring effective policy translation and coordination of health interventions in the municipality.

Professional Experience

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