Biography

Amina Kewa is a public health professional with over a decade of experience implementing public health programs such as Tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Family Planning in Nigeria. She currently works as a Senior Technical Advisor on the TB LON Regions 1&2 project and has a passion for operational research, community health interventions, and health systems strengthening. She holds a Master's degree in Public Health, a Master's degree in Development Studies, and a Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences. She is committed to advancing equitable access to TB care and prevention services in low and middle-income countries.

Expertise

TB Diagnostics
Public Health

Key Impacts

Scaling impact: Enhancing childhood TB detection through monthly testing initiatives in Cross River State

Regular community outreach, modelled on successful strategies, can significantly improve childhood TB case detection, especially through innovative diagnostic approaches like stool testing.

Source: Conference 2024