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Ibrahim Franklyn Kamara

World Health Organization Country Office, World Health Organization Country Office, Sierra Leone, University of Oxford, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine

Research areas: Medicine · Infectious Diseases · Antibiotic Use and Resistance · Infection Control in Healthcare · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions

ORCID iD 0000-0003-1454-4650
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About

I am a medical doctor and public health professional dedicated to improving health outcomes for children, adolescents, and communities in resource-limited settings. Currently, I serve as the Child, Adolescent Health & Nutrition Technical Officer at the World Health Organization (WHO) Sierra Leone, where I am also the focal point for Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and Case Management Lead within the WHO Incident Management System.

My role involves providing strategic, technical, and operational support to the Ministry of Health for implementing evidence-based interventions that enhance child survival and adolescent wellbeing. I am passionate about leveraging the One Health approach, research, and inter-agency collaboration to combat AMR and promote rational antibiotic use.

I hold a Master’s in International Public Health from the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM), a Master’s in Clinical Trials from the University of Oxford, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Tropical Medicine & Hygiene from LSTM. Additionally, I earned my MBChB (Medicine & Surgery) from the University of Sierra Leone. I have completed specialized courses in Global Health Challenges, Leadership & Management, Outbreak Investigation & Research, Infection Prevention & Control, and Antimicrobial Resistance.

My professional experience spans both clinical and public health settings. I have contributed to major health emergencies, including the 2014–2016 West Africa Ebola outbreak, the Fuel Tanker Response, and the Mpox outbreak. I am skilled in team building, strategic planning, and inter-agency coordination, ensuring effective health interventions during crises and routine programs.

I am a Commonwealth Alumnus, Fellow of the Royal Society of Public Health, and a member of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases and the West Africa Consortium for Clinical Research on Epidemic Pathogens (WAC-CREP). These affiliations reflect my commitment to advancing global health through collaboration and research.

My vision is to break the cycle of poor health and poverty through innovative public health interventions, capacity building, and research-driven solutions. I use my knowledge and platforms to inspire others to work tirelessly toward a healthier, more equitable world.

Let’s connect! I am open to collaborations on reproductive maternal newborn child and adolescent health and wellbeing, AMR research including antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention and control, and global health initiatives.

Employment

  • World Health Organization Country Office Child, Adolescent Health and Nutrition Technical Officer
    2023 - Present
  • World Health Organization Country Office, Sierra Leone Antimicrobial resistance research fellow
    2020 - 2023

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