African Media Agency (AMA)/- Science for Africa Foundation is proud to announce that two Calestous Juma Science Leadership Fellowship fellows, Prof. Collen Masimirembwa and Prof. Moses Obimbo Madadi, have been named in the prestigious 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024 list by New African Magazine. The 100 Most Influential Africans list features leaders from various fields, including business, civil society, creatives, public office, sports, and opinion shapers.
Prof. Masimirembwa, who this week receives the prestigious global Pioneer Award in pharmacogenomics, at the Silicon Valley Precision Medicine World Conference Award and is to receive another award in March in Germany, the Humboldt Research Award, was recognised by the London-based pan-African publication for ‘laying the foundations for African genomic medicine.’
Prof Moses Obimbo Madadi
In October 2024, he successfully organized the first-ever Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH) Awareness Run – a 10K race featuring triple Olympic gold medalist Faith Kipyegon, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary of Health, Debra Barasa, raising awareness and mobilising support for this critical issue.
Prof. Obimbo, who also serves as the Honorary Secretary of The Kenya Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society, envisions establishing a World Haemorrhage Day to galvanize global efforts to combat PPH. He is a vocal champion for women’s health and continues to make significant strides in research, advocacy, data ecosystem and innovation.
As a Calestous Juma fellow, his research in this critical area has shed light on the complex interplay between HIV and pregnancy complications, contributing to advancements in prevention and treatment strategies.
“We are thrilled to see two Calestous Science Leadership Juma Fellows recognised for their outstanding contributions to science and medicine in Africa,” said Dr Evelyn Gitau, Chief Scientific Officer at the SFA Foundation.
“Their exemplary research in maternal health and genomic medicine is a testament to the power of investing in African talent and innovation,” she added.
The Calestous Juma Fellowship supports emerging leaders in science and technology who are committed to making a positive impact in Africa.
Distributed by African Media Agency (AMA) on behalf of SFA Foundation.
About the Calestous Juma Science Leadership Fellowship
Scientific progress is driven by leaders with an ambitious, creative vision for the future, a collaborative spirit, the desire and skills to inspire others, and the ability to advance and strengthen global health infrastructure beyond their own research. The Calestous Juma Science Leadership Fellowship, inspired by Dr. Calestous Juma, a pioneering firebrand in African science innovation, backs great scientists and emerging leaders based in countries across Africa. Individually, the fellows work on research projects that advance a wide range of priorities in global health. Collectively, they strive to strengthen the pan-African R&D ecosystem.
About the Science for Africa Foundation
The Science for Africa Foundation is a pan-African, non-profit, public charitable organisation created to support, strengthen, and promote science and innovation in Africa. It serves the African research ecosystem by designing, funding, and managing programmes that support excellent science and innovation, and that build and reinforce environments that are conducive for scientists to thrive and produce quality research that positively impacts development.
