PROFILE

[Virtual Presenter] Golden Owhonda is an associate professor and director in public health and diseases control services. He has vast experience in primary health care services, strategic health interventions, and infectious disease control. He is a subject matter expert and consultant to some projects in Nigeria, especially on H-I-V service delivery, research, and global health concerns. He also teaches at A-C-E putor, University of Port Harcourt, and is a proctor at the Community Medicine Dept of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria..

[Audio] Golden Owhonda is an associate professor and director in public health and diseases control services. He is a Consultant Public Health Physician and infectious disease control specialist. Golden Owhonda graduated in 1995 as a medical doctor from the University of Port Harcourt Medical School and obtained a postgraduate qualification in Public Health in 2010 as a fellow of the West African College (sub-speciality Primary Health Care services) with core competency in infectious disease control and Strategic health interventions. He is also a fellow of the elite Royal Society of Public Health in the UK..

[Audio] We are here today to discuss the background and experience of Dr Golden Owhonda. Dr Golden is an associate professor and director in public health and diseases control services at the College of Medicine, Rivers State University. He has extensive experience in disease control and has played a crucial role in containing several outbreaks in Nigeria, including Ebola, Dengue, Lassa, MPox, Measles, Cholera, and the sustained response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr Golden is a subject matter expert and consultant to some projects in Nigeria, particularly in the area of H-I-V service delivery, research, and global health concerns. He has also served as President of the National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria and a member of various national committees and public health professional associations. Dr Golden's expertise and experience make him a valuable asset to the public health and disease control services in Nigeria. He has successfully led the containment of several outbreaks and has made significant contributions to the global health community. As a subject matter expert and consultant, Dr Golden has helped to shape policy and practice in disease control and prevention. In conclusion, Dr Golden Owhonda's background and experience in disease control and prevention make him a valuable asset to the public health and disease control services in Nigeria. His expertise and leadership have helped to contain several outbreaks and have made significant contributions to the global health community..

[Audio] Golden Owhonda is joining us today as a physician and public servant. He brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. As a mentor and traditional ruler in Port Harcourt, he has experience in the field of public health and diseases control. In addition, he is an implementation scientist par excellence, with over 70 peer-reviewed academic papers published in local and international journals. We are honored to have him as part of our team and look forward to hearing more about his experiences and insights..

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