Chidinma Nwoha, MD, MPH

HMD Regional Executive, West Africa

Dr Chidinma Nwoha is a Nigerian physician and public health professional with over six years of clinical experience, including five years in general medical practice. She earned her medical degree from Obafemi Awolowo University and holds a Master’s degree in Public Health, reflecting a strong commitment to preventive medicine, population health, and health systems strengthening.

Her professional background integrates clinical care with public health strategy, mental health awareness, and wellness promotion, enabling a holistic and patient-centred approach to healthcare delivery. Dr Nwoha’s work is informed by an understanding of both individual-level care and broader social and systemic determinants of health.

Dr Nwoha is recognised for her collaborative leadership style, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and cross-cultural teams. She is innovative, self-motivated, and highly adaptable, with strong digital literacy and communication capabilities that support her interests in digital health, remote healthcare models, and health education.

In addition to clinical practice, Dr Nwoha is actively engaged in community outreach, health advocacy, and thought leadership through writing. She has contributed articles as an ambassador with The Borgen Project, participating in global discourse on poverty alleviation, public health, and social development.

Her professional interests include leadership development, research methodology, public health practice, and project management. Looking ahead, Dr Nwoha seeks to expand her impact through research, policy engagement, and global health initiatives, with a focus on building sustainable health programs, strengthening mental health services, and improving access to quality healthcare for underserved and vulnerable populations both locally and internationally.