Dr. Adanze is a public health professional passionate about universal health coverage and gender equality. Her areas of interest also include health education and policy, particularly in the Global South, and evidence-based research advocacy. She has had experience working in the health sectors in the East, West and Central African regions with a particular focus on health advocacy

She earned an MPH from the University of Buea in 2018 and a PhD at Dokuz Eylul University (2024). Dr. Adanze has collaborated with various organizations on research and advocacy initiatives and has published in several peer-reviewed journals.
Lately, she has has been exploring how AI can be ethically applied in public health to address challenges like resource allocation, data analysis, and health communication.

Adanze runs the “Sankofa Career Accelerator Program” which kicked off in 2024,  where she mentors young public health graduates and emerging health professionals, leveraging her expertise in strategic planning, qualitative & quantitative research, and community health advocacy.

I understand the unique challenges faced by local communities and am committed to advocating for contextualized solutions tailored to African needs.

I aim to inspire a new generation of global healthcare leaders to reconnect to their roots and develop innovative solutions that resonate with African communities.