Cassandra Akinde
Cassandra Akinde is a global health consultant, public health entrepreneur, and SDGs advocate.[1]
| Cassandra Akinde | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| 🏫 Education | MSc |
| 🎓 Alma mater | University of Lagos & London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine & University of London |
| 💼 Occupation | Medical Doctor |
| 🏢 Organization | The Neo Child Initiative |
Education
Akinde earned a Bachelor's degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Lagos, and a Masters in London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London.[2]
Career
Akinde has over 8 years of working experience in the health development sector across Europe and Sub Sahara Africa.[3] She began her career with Lagos State Government as a Medical Officer where she served as first line officer for diagnosis and management of patients, then served as the Executive Director of The Neo Child Initiative for Africa.[4][5]
Akinde is the executive director of The Neo Child Initiative; a non profit organization which advocates for child health promotion and sustainable education to empower future leaders with healthy choices by improving access to healthcare in underserved environments.[6][7] She has led and managed global projects on areas including WASH, menstrual health, adolescent health, maternal, infant, and young children nutrition and neglected tropical diseases.[8][9]
References
- ↑ Alumona, Kingsley (2024-05-11). "How I've been helping young Nigerian graduates secure admission into UK varsities —Dr Cassandra Akinde, winner, Study UK Alumni Award". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ↑ says, Dr ALABI OLORUNFEMI JAMES (2023-12-29). "YOUNG, AFRICAN: Be Innovative, Be a Problem Solver in Your Community – Cassandra Akinde". Africa Interviews. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ↑ Alumona, Kingsley (2023-05-13). "How I would have minimised medical tourism if I were the president – Dr Cassandra Akinde, public health physician". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ↑ BellaNaija.com (2020-04-01). "#BellaNaijaWCW Dr. Cassandra Akinde of The Neo Child Initiative is the Humanitarian Contributing to Overall Development of Kids in Nigeria". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ↑ "The health system in Nigeria is quite poor – Dr. Cassandra Akinde, medical doctor and activist". TW Magazine Website. 2019-02-02. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ↑ Samuel, Omowumi (2023-09-19). "NGO intensifies maternal, infant nutrition in Lagos state". Voice of Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ↑ www.premiumtimesng.com https://www.premiumtimesng.com/opinion/486680-covid-19-the-race-for-vaccine-equity-by-cassandra-akinde.html?tztc=1. Retrieved 2025-02-16. Missing or empty
|title=(help) - ↑ Meshioye, David (2023-09-19). "Group, NGOs boost nutrition in Lagos". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ↑ BellaNaija.com (2020-04-01). "#BNQuoteoftheDay". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
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