Scaling up health worker education globally. Founder of Appleseed Education & @Corvus_Health. Member US President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa
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25 Jul 2021
1of3 One of the most memorable lines from the #HIV/AIDS history book “And the Band Played On” was Dr. Don Francis’ “How many dead hemophiliacs do you need? How many people have to die to make it cost efficient for you people to do something about it?" #SupportHealthCareWorkers
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23 Nov 2025
I'm honored to be inducted as a @TheWaaph Director General Fellow. @Corvus_Health & I contributed to tens of thousands of people accessing #healthworkers & saved #HealthSystems 100s of millions of $s. Appleseed Education is digitalizing & expanding health professional schools.
6 Nov 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Academy of Public Health Announces Prestigious Director-General's Fellows List 2025
Abuja, Nigeria - The Academy of Public Health (The APH) ⚕️ is delighted to announce the 2025 Director-General's Fellows List, recognising 30 outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to public health in Africa and beyond. This esteemed group of professionals has demonstrated exceptional leadership, scholarship, and dedication to advancing public health.
The 2025 DG's List features a remarkable collective of individuals who are shaping the future of public health through innovative solutions, research, and community-driven initiatives. Notably, many of these fellows are making a significant impact in health technology integration, harnessing the power of digital solutions to improve health outcomes and strengthen health systems.
"We are honoured to celebrate the achievements of these exceptional individuals, who are transforming the field of public health through their work," said Dr @ohanyidof , FAPH, Director-General of @WAIPH_News . "Their dedication to improving health outcomes is a testament to the power of collaboration, innovation, and leadership in public health."
The hybrid induction ceremony and conference will be hosted on 24th November 2025 at the prestigious Yar Adua Center in Abuja, Nigeria. This year's event promises to be an exciting and thought-provoking experience, with @ProfJanabi , Regional Director of @WHOAFRO , delivering the keynote address. It will also include the induction of @muhammadpate , @_dinotshe @laktarr001 and @agnesbinagwaho into the Distinguished Fellow of the Academy of Public Health (#DFAPH).
The Director-General's Fellows List is a testament to the exceptional work being done in public health across Africa. These individuals have demonstrated outstanding leadership, expertise, and commitment to improving health outcomes, and their contributions are transforming the field of public health.
Key Areas of Focus
Some of the key areas of focus for this year's cohort include:
- Health Technology Integration
- Public Health Leadership
- Research and Scholarship
About the Fellow Academy of Public Health (FAPH)
Established in 2015, Fellow of The Academy of Public Health (FAPH) award is a prestigious recognition of outstanding contributions to public health in Africa and beyond. .
DG's List:
1. Kokou ALINON
2. Baba Ahmed
3. BRIAN O'CONNOR
4. Brice Bicaba
5. @cyrilseck
6. Edwin Nwobodo
7. @drezeanolue
8. Elsheikh Badr
9. Frances DaCosta Vroom
10. Ghislain Kouematchoua
11. Gilbert Shetak
12. Akyala Ishaku
13. @ProfJulioRAKOT1
14. @ktulenko
15. Ladidi Aiyegbusi
16. @ltsague
17. @lanomnac
18. Lul Pout Riek
19. Mary Nana Ama Brantuo
20. @MEtiebetMD
21. @mazmazli
22. Onyekachi C. Subah
23. Osita Okonkwo
24. Rowena Luk
25. Steven Wanyee
26. Temitope ILORI
27. Timi Omole
28. Tom Coleman
29. Tom Oluoch
30. @vlokossou
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23 Nov 2025
I will be teaching “Introducing #AI in Clinical Settings” at @JohnsHopkinsSPH January 12-25 8-11am ET. Learn to address the ethical, regulatory, quality & #healthworkers adoption challenges. #MedEd #ArtificialIntelligence #hospitals #healthcare #nurses publichealth.jhu.edu/course/…
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30 Apr 2025
Thrilled to be interviewed for @cgtnamerica's piece on the Future of Healthcare
30 Apr 2025
The Future of Health Care in the US- @mikewaltercgtn speaks to @alastanford and @ktulenko this Sat. May 3rd @5PM ET #fullframe #features #healthequity #healthcare
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19 Nov 2024
I'm moderating the @GlobalHealthOrg panel on Financing #Healthworkers Nov 19th at 11am ET. Panelists include @JamesAvoka @ErudiFi_SEA @JanetMuriuki @SarbaniChakra12 & @JanetMuriuki Register & join the discussion!: globalhealth.org/conferences… #GHLS24
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Dr. Kate Tulenko retweeted
24 Jun 2024
One in Five Doctors With Long COVID Can No Longer Work
What struck me about the article is we already have a shortage of doctors. Doctors are some of the most trained professionals, and are critical in society.
The average time to fully train a doctor is approximately 11 to 16 years. This includes:
- 4 years of undergraduate education
- 4 years of medical school
- 3 to 8 years of residency, depending on the specialty
Some specialties require additional fellowship training, extending the total time further.
If doctors keep getting long Covid, look at how many years of lost knowledge
From article
“At a time of national crisis, when healthcare workers were asked to step up, we did. When the nation needed us, we stepped up. We put our lives on the line. We put our families' lives on the line. And now that we are injured after knowingly being unprotected and deliberately and repeatedly exposed to a level-three biohazard, we now find ourselves in this position."
medscape.com/viewarticle/996…
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31 May 2024
It was a pleasure presenting innovations to address #healthworkers migration during @Anadach & @CHSAdvisory's session in the @AfDB annual meetings. health worker #migration is increasing, so we must address it to maximize the benefits & minimize the harms to countries of origin.
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28 May 2024
I am teaching a #healthworkers management course June 24-28. The course is completely online. The course description is here: lnkd.in/ek7DRhiR and participants can register here: lnkd.in/esJCZSHS
Please share this with anyone you think would be interested. Thanks!
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Dr. Kate Tulenko retweeted
9 Apr 2024
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Dr. Kate Tulenko retweeted
27 Apr 2024
Calling all refugee-led organizations!
We want to hear your forward-thinking ideas to bring lasting positive change ✨
Apply now to UNHCR’s Refugee-led Innovation Fund: bit.ly/3QkHRey
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Dr. Kate Tulenko retweeted
17 Feb 2024
Registration for my class in the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Summer Institute is open! #HealthWorkers #HealthWorkforce #HealthLaborMarkets #meded
Introduction to Health Workforce Management in Low & Middle Income Settings (221.601.79)
publichealth.jhu.edu/offices…
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Dr. Kate Tulenko retweeted
WHO Council @Economy4Health (chaired by @MazzucatoM) puts health at the heart of our economies by:
1️⃣ Valuing health as an investment
2️⃣ Restructuring finance
3️⃣ Governing health innovation
4️⃣ Strengthening public sector capacity
Watch the vision here➡️ youtu.be/EQM29EULgag?si=Iyj0…
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Dr. Kate Tulenko retweeted
16 Apr 2024
Climate change, pandemics, and a shortage of healthcare workers – the challenges are mounting.
But together, we can tackle them to improve health care.
Join the conversation with @DrTedros @WHO on April 18, 1 pm ET. #WBGMeetings
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Dr. Kate Tulenko retweeted
2 Apr 2024
Is 2024 the breakthrough year for #Africa and its #HealthWorkforce?
🌍#Africa #HealthWorkforce Investment Charter & Forum
🌍#Rwanda 4x4 Strategy
🌍 #Nigeria, #Kenya, #Ghana , #Benin, #SouthAfrica, #CAR, #Malawi & others leading the way
#Working4Health
@jamesavoka @WHOAFRO
1 Apr 2024
#Rwanda has embarked on a strategic journey to quadruple its health workforce in four years - the 4x4 strategy. Watch the full explanatory video at the link below:
shorturl.at/mHP01.
4x4, Let's Bridge the Gap
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Dr. Kate Tulenko retweeted
21 Mar 2024
Take short-term courses in #GlobalHealth this summer at our Global Health Systems Summer Institute. The Institute runs from May–August and offers 1-week courses that can be taken for credit or for not-for-credit. Scholarships are available:
publichealth.jhu.edu/academi…
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29 Feb 2024
#Healthworkers teams must be redesigned to be more efficient. The Korean gov is making a mistake by threatening to revoke the licenses of their physicians. Korean physicians are valued around the world & could easily find jobs almost anywhere. #strikes
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Dr. Kate Tulenko retweeted
24 Feb 2024
Host Emir Mustafa, co-host #Smartphone #pioneer David W. Wood and guest speaker Dr Kate Tulenko, MD, CEO of Corvus Health, talk Open #Medical #Data in this 8th in our #series on the topic. We cover #healthcare, its systems/#workers, and #AI. @dw2 @ktulenko open.spotify.com/episode/4Z7…
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26 Feb 2024
I'm looking forward to discussing how to scale up #healthworkers education to fill the 18 million worker gap at the IFC Education Conference, Mexico City March 6-7. #meded #nursingeducation cvent.me/bQPRGl?refid=reg share&sms=2&cn=PO-jDrH9TKuYrQt-mQhdmw
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22 Feb 2024
Thank you so much to everyone who watched #Breathtaking this week. It was our honour to salute the untold sacrifices of #NHS staff during the first year of the Covid pandemic. ICYMI all three episodes are available for streaming @ITVX.
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16 Feb 2024
#Pediatricians needed for a paid user-testing of web-based dashboard of a telehealth stethoscope. You must be US-based & licensed & regularly auscultate children. You will be paid for 20 minutes of online testing. Please DM if you're interested. #peds #meded #children #pediatrics
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