About the Award jury
Our jury panel comprises seasoned professionals across business, non-profit, and the public sector. Meet the panel members of the 1st and 2nd editions who help us decide on the next cohort of innovators developing health innovations across Africa.
Pr. Awa Marie Coll Seck
Minister of State of Senegal and Chair of the scientific committee for the Galien Forum Africa. 2nd edition
Dr. Ibrahima Socé Fall
Director of Neglected Tropical Diseases, WHO. 2nd edition
Caroline Mbindyo
CEO, Amref Health Innovations – Amref Health Africa. 2nd edition
Philippe Guinot
Chief Technical Officer at IntraHealth International, former Director Europe and West Africa at PATH. 2nd edition
Yacine Djibo
Founder and Executive Director, Speak Up Africa. 2nd edition
Kelly Chibale
Chairman and CEO of the H3D Foundation. 2nd edition
Ms. Mame-Yaa Bosomtwi
Stakeholder Management Officer for the WHO Cervical Cancer Initiative. First edition
Dr. Moredreck Chibi
Regional Innovation Adviser,
WHO Regional Office for Africa. First edition
Pape Amadou Gaye
Founder and President,
Baobab Institute. First edition
Conrad Tankou
CEO and former Award program winner, GICMED. 2nd edition
Dr. Magda Robalo
President of the Institute for Global Health and Development (IGHD), former Minister of Health of Guinea-Bissau. 2nd edition
Dr. Karim Bendhaou
Head of Africa Bureau, Merck group and IFPMA Africa Engagement Committee Chair. 2nd edition
Chakira Choonara
Member of the AHAIC State of UHC in Africa Commission and of Inaugural African Union Youth Advisory Council. 2nd edition
Guy Francis Boussafou
Head of Patents and TechnicalCreations (DBCT), OAPI. 2nd edition
Jean Philbert Nsengimana
Chief Digital Health Advisor at Africa CDC. 2nd edition
Dr. Abdourahmane Diallo
Chief Executive Officer,
RBM Partnership to End Malaria. First edition
Elizabeth (Lizz) Ntonjira
Global Communications Director, Amref Health Africa.
First edition
Meet the Business Mentors
We understand that building a successful business is not just about having access to financial capital. This is why the Award program includes a three-month business mentorship program where Awardees benefit from guidance, advice, and feedback from distinguished business leaders who support them in accelerating their personal and professional development. Meet the 2nd and 1st editions’ business mentors:
Pier Spinazze
Senior executive, venture investor and start-up advisor, Launch Africa Ventures.
2nd edition
Carl Manlan
VP Social Impact for Visa Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa. First edition
Gustavo Raiter
Former Business Development Lead, Microsoft 4Afrika. First edition
Nicole Kayode
Founder & CEO,
Medixus Health. First edition
Awa Dia
Founder and CEO,
ADN Strategy. First edition
Osahon Akpata
COO, Consumer Payments atEcobank Transnational Incorporates (ETI). First edition
Organizational supporters & Media partners
We are grateful for the support received from all supporting organizations and media partners who contribute to the success and impact of the African Young Innovators for Health Award. Amongst which Amref Health Africa, Forum Galien Afrique, IntraHealth, Geneva Health Forum, Women in Global Health, leading law firm, Adams & Adams, Global Health Technologies Coalition (GHTC), OAPI, and media partners Maddyness, African News Agency, Africa.com, REMAPSEN, and Scienceactu.
