Chikwe Ihekweazu

Chikwe Ihekweazu

health leader Nigeria

Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu is the Acting WHO Regional Director for Africa, recognized for his efforts in addressing health funding gaps and advocating for sustainable health solutions on the continent. His leadership emphasizes collaboration with African governments to develop internally driven strategies that enhance healthcare systems amidst funding challenges.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
305,689
Power
1,382$
Sentiment
7.34
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Liberia 1 8.00 0.37% +0% 5,057,681 18,526 $3,000 11$
Nigeria 1 8.00 0.04% +0% 206,139,589 86,796 $448,000 189$
South Africa 1 5.00 0.34% +0% 59,308,690 200,367 $350,000 1,182$
Totals 3 270,505,960 305,689 $801,000 1,382$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Nigeria Nigeria: Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu is the acting WHO Regional Director for Africa who emphasized the need for investment in maternal and newborn health. 8

The Punch: 178,000 mothers, one million newborns die in Africa every year -WHO

Kenya Kenya: Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu stated that most Stop TB Partnership programmes in Africa are supported through USAID. 6

The Standard: TB testing, treatment disruptions spark fears of rising HIV deaths

Nigeria Nigeria: Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu is the Acting Regional Director for Africa of the World Health Organisation. 7

The Punch: Only 17% Africans have access to oral healthcare

Kenya Kenya: Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, Acting WHO Regional Director for Africa, warned of a surge in TB cases due to a funding cut. 6

The Standard: WHO warns of a surge in TB cases and deaths across Africa

Kenya Kenya: Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, Acting WHO Regional Director for Africa, reaffirmed WHO’s commitment to working alongside African governments to address funding gaps. 7

The Standard: With no money, African states told to bank on disease prevention