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Profile
Background
Emmanuel Badiena is a seasoned public health practitioner with extensive experience spanning district, regional, and international levels. His expertise lies in communicable diseases control and nutrition, with notable contributions to health interventions in the Western Region of Ghana. He has also been instrumental in global health efforts, particularly in the eradication of poliomyelitis and other vaccine-preventable diseases in Ghana and East Africa. Emmanuel holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from the University of Nottingham (UK) and is passionate about using data-driven insights to enhance health service access and equity.
Professional Profile
Emmanuel Badiena is currently serving as the District Director of Health Service, leveraging his background in infectious diseases epidemiology, nutritional epidemiology, maternal and child health, continuous quality improvement, and stakeholder engagement. He has a keen interest in utilizing digital tools for healthcare delivery improvement and has championed the implementation of national health policies and programs at the district level.
Career Objective
Emmanuel Badiena aims to continue applying his expertise in public health to drive impactful interventions that enhance access and utilization of health services, particularly in underserved communities. He is committed to addressing barriers to health equity through strategic planning, data utilization, and effective stakeholder collaboration.
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