African Public Health Network at JHSPH

Meet our keynote speaker, Dr. Elizabeth Oliveras ✨

Senior Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning at Jhpiego, Dr. Oliveras leads global efforts to strengthen health systems and advance locally led public health solutions.

If you’re passionate about global health, equity, and building sustainable, locally led solutions, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

Join us at Faces of Africa 2026 to hear powerful insights, engage with inspiring leaders, and be part of the shift from aid to agency in public health. 🌍

Register for in-person attendance: https://cglink.me/2dh/r1986202 .

Link for virtual attendance: https://JHUBlueJays.zoom.us/j/96017352999?pwd=2bBwmk1NycdFvVCnlTxCNukmvaUf4y.1

Meet our keynote speaker, Dr. Elizabeth Oliveras ✨

If you’re passionate about global health, equity, and building sustainable, locally led solutions, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

Join us at Faces of Africa 2026 to hear powerful insights, engage with inspiring leaders, and be part of the shift from aid to agency in public health. 🌍

Register for in-person attendance: https://cglink.me/2dh/r1986202 .

Link for virtual attendance: https://JHUBlueJays.zoom.us/j/96017352999?pwd=2bBwmk1NycdFvVCnlTxCNukmvaUf4y.1

Meet our panelist, Dr. Heena Brahmbhatt, PhD, MPH ✨

A global health leader and educator, Dr. Brahmbhatt has over 20 years of experience strengthening health systems and advancing equitable, locally led public health across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

She currently works with UNAIDS supporting sustainable HIV programs, and is also an Adjunct Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Her work bridges policy, implementation science, and innovation to drive lasting global health impact. 🌍

Join us at Faces of Africa: From Aid to Agency 🌍 on Friday, April 3, 2026 at Feinstone Hall, Bloomberg Building.
Register for in-person attendance: https://cglink.me/2dh/r1986202 .

Link for virtual attendance: https://JHUBlueJays.zoom.us/j/96017352999?pwd=2bBwmk1NycdFvVCnlTxCNukmvaUf4y.1

Meet our panelist, Dr. Judd Walson, MD, MPH ✨

Robert E. Black Chair of International Health at Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Walson is a global health leader with extensive experience in childhood survival, clinical research, and public health programming across multiple countries.

His work spans research, policy, and large-scale international collaborations aimed at improving health outcomes worldwide. 🌍

Join us at Faces of Africa: From Aid to Agency 🌍 on Friday, April 3, 2026 at Feinstone Hall, Bloomberg Building.
Register for in-person attendance: https://cglink.me/2dh/r1986202 .

Link for virtual attendance: https://JHUBlueJays.zoom.us/j/96017352999?pwd=2bBwmk1NycdFvVCnlTxCNukmvaUf4y.1

Meet our panelist, Rebkha Atnafou-Boyer, MPH ✨

A Research Associate at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Rebkha focuses on cancer prevention and screening, with impactful work addressing colorectal cancer disparities among Black immigrants and refugees.

She also leads initiatives advancing HPV vaccine awareness, community leadership, and capacity-building through her fellowship programs and organizations.

Rebkha is deeply committed to strengthening communities through research, mentorship, and public health leadership. 🌍

Join us at Faces of Africa: From Aid to Agency 🌍 on Friday, April 3, 2026 at Feinstone Hall, Bloomberg Building.
Register for in-person attendance: https://cglink.me/2dh/r1986202 .

Link for virtual attendance: https://JHUBlueJays.zoom.us/j/96017352999?pwd=2bBwmk1NycdFvVCnlTxCNukmvaUf4y.1

Meet our panelist, Chisom Amadi ✨

Director of Digital Innovations at PharmAccess Foundation Nigeria, Chisom is driving digital health solutions that improve maternal care and strengthen public health systems. She leads initiatives like MomCare and ConnDx, advancing care delivery and epidemic preparedness.

With a background in pharmacy and experience across health financing and tech workforce development, she is passionate about connecting underserved populations to quality care. 🌍

Join us at Faces of Africa: From Aid to Agency 🌍 on Friday, April 3, 2026 at Feinstone Hall, Bloomberg Building.
Register for in-person attendance: https://cglink.me/2dh/r1986202 .

Link for virtual attendance: https://JHUBlueJays.zoom.us/j/96017352999?pwd=2bBwmk1NycdFvVCnlTxCNukmvaUf4y.1

Meet the voices shaping the future of public health across Africa 🌍

We’re proud to introduce our incredible panelists for Faces of Africa: From Aid to Agency.
As global health funding and priorities continue to shift, the question is no longer just what needs to be done but how we position ourselves to lead in this evolving landscape.
📍 Join us in person on Friday, April 3rd, 2026 at Feinstone Hall for an engaging and thought-provoking conversation.

💻 Can’t make it physically? No worries, the conference will also be available online for remote participants, so you won’t miss out! Register using the link below or swipe to scan QR code https://cglink.me/2dh/r1986202

The count down begins to our biggest conference yet…. Please don’t forget to register on Hopkins groups

The Johns Hopkins African Public Health Network Is calling the Diaspora to Action!

Join Us: A Hands on Approach to Conferences

The Topics: — Diaspora Identity, Systems change, Advocacy, Storytelling, and Collective Impact Frameworks and more

The Goal : Activate the Diaspora to commit to a new role of collective action for positive change
Africa is the Future Together We Are the Possibility

Tickets : Spots are limited

Non-Hopkins Participants: $25 Registration
Hopkins Affiliated Participants: Free Registration

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It’s Black History Month!!!!
And we are soo excited🎊🎊🎊🎊

A belated congratulations to our APHN team that graduated on May 2023 with their MPH from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health!

We wish you success in all your endeavor and thank you for the marvelous work you accomplished as an APHN member despite your demanding program work.

Congratulations, Aseel Salih Biruk Teshome Deba Osaghae Ameaka Fatima ,PharmD, MPH Chioma Okerulu Ekua Yeboah, MD MPH Kirabo Tess Ayazika, MD, MPH Misker Kassahun Teka Meha Ahmed