Ifedayo Adetifa biography: All you need to know about NCDC DG
Ifedayo Adetifa biography: All you need to understand about NCDC DG
In light of Ifedayo Adetifa’s selection as the latest Director-General of Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Monday by PresidentMuhammadu Buhari, Nigerians have shown a desire to learn more about him.
One fact remains certain; he is exceptionally qualified to assume the duties and obligations as the leader of the NCDC, given his expertise and educational background.
This recent appointment follows Chikwe Ihekweazu’s transition, the former NCDC chief, who was designated as an assistant Director-General at the World Health Organisation (WHO), focusing on health emergency intelligence.
The NCDC captured public attention throughout 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic; the organization was responsible for providing data as well as aiding in the establishment of isolation facilities across the country.
To gain further insights into Ifedayo Adetifa, keep reading this article.
Profile Summary
Full name
Ifedayo Morayo Adetifa
Gender
Male
Age
Early 50s
Nationality
Yoruba
Position
Director General Nigeria Center for Disease Control
Profession
Clinical Epidemiologist
Education
University of Ilorin, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Ifedayo Adetifa’s Biography
His complete name is Ifedayo Morayo Adetifa; while his birth date remains undisclosed online, he is thought to be in his early 50s. Ifedayo Adetifa was raised in Nigeria and earned his initial medical degree from the University of Ilorin, located in Kwara state. He subsequently attended the Lagos University Teaching Hospital for training in Paediatrics and Child Health.
Dr. Ifedayo possesses an MSc and PhD in Epidemiology from the University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. He became a member of the West Africa College of Physicians in Paediatrics in 2005.
Career
Before his appointment as the new DG of the NCDC on Monday, Dr. Ifedayo Morayo Adetifa served as an Associate Professor of Infectious Diseases Epidemiology at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
The new DG received the MRC/DFID African Research Leader Fellowship in 2018. Ifedayo Adetifa has also been part of the Kenyan National Immunisation Coordinating Committee and a member of the World Health Organization, Africa Region’s (WHO-AFRO) Regional Immunisation Technical Advisory Group.
Adetifa also participates in the health sector reform committee led by VP, Yemi Osinbajo.
Research interest
The new DG’s research focus encompasses vaccine impact/effectiveness studies, innovative methodologies/surveillance instruments for monitoring vaccinations, among other areas.
