Biography
Ifeanyi Okekearu is a highly experienced public health and gender specialist with over 20 years in the field. He holds master's degrees in Gender and Development Studies and Public Health, as well as a bachelor’s in Medical Laboratory Science. Ifeanyi has effectively managed major grants from USAID, FCDO/DFID, and various foundations, and has served as an independent consultant for the UN, multilateral, and bilateral organizations. His expertise spans TB, public-private health mix (PPM), environmental health, advocacy, policy influencing, and system strengthening, making him a versatile leader in global health and development.
Key Impacts
Building resilient TB interventions: Strengthening community-led monitoring through supervision and mentorship
Amid dwindling donor funding and rising accountability demands, integrating supervision and mentoring into TB interventions is strategic and imperative. This approach optimizes resources, promotes trust and confidence of donors, builds local capacity, fosters innovation (especially in areas of local resource mobilisation), and ensures the sustainability of TB response efforts in Nigeria and other high-burden settings.
Source: Conference 2024
The power of tradition: Harnessing indigenous leadership and communication to reduce TB stigma
Impact details available upon request.
Source: Conference 2024