Biography

Husna Baffa is a female African dedicated to reshaping Africa's narrative through civic advocacy. She is a public health specialist who oversees the implementation of TB and HIV in Kano State. She provides technical expertise to healthcare workers.
She is a member of the young people action Team (YPAT) for the UNICEF Generation Unlimited Nigeria and proffers solution to young people through trainings, workshop and conferences.
Husna graduated with a Bsc Nursing Science from Mansoura University, Egypt, with an Msc in Public Health from PP Savani University, India. She is currently undergoing another masters in GIS at Bayero University Kano.

Expertise

TB Diagnostics
Public Health

Key Impacts

Strengthening health systems: The role of community health workers (CHWs) in improving access to TB and HIV services in Kano State, Nigeria

Community health workers significantly improved TB and HIV service access in Kano State, Nigeria, through a multisectoral approach, demonstrating their crucial role in strengthening health systems.

Source: Conference 2024