Ilesh Jani

Ilesh Jani is a prominent researcher at the National Institute of Health (INS) in Mozambique and a former Deputy Minister of Health. He has been recognized for his significant contributions to public health, particularly in the area of infectious diseases. Recently, he was elected as the president of the Global Task Force for Cholera Control (GTFCC), an initiative that collaborates with over 50 organizations, including the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF, to support countries in their efforts to control and eliminate cholera. Jani's leadership in this role underscores his commitment to improving health outcomes and fighting cholera on a global scale.