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Emaeyak Akai

Country of origin

Nigeria

AK-Year

2025 – 2027 (AK14)

Sector

Medicine

Partner Company

Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH

The headline for my AFRIKA KOMMT! year:

Leading with equity at heart.

Education / Academic Qualification:

  • Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
  • Master of Public Health

 

Akai is a health professional with a strong interest in public health, clinical research, and health equity. His clinical experience has shown him how health systems and research structures overlook marginalized groups, which drives his work on developing an Inclusive Clinical Research and Health Equity Initiative focused on improving representation in national health data and trials. He served as a clinical lead at a new community hospital, guiding operations, procurement, and patient centered systems. He is committed to advancing equitable healthcare through evidence, collaboration, and meaningful community engagement. He welcomes opportunities in public health, research, and health equity practice.

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