Dr Ahmed D. Balami (MBBS, MPH, MDRM, PhD, AFHEA) is a public health practitioner with extensive clinical, university teaching and research experience. He has coordinated large-scale health research projects in Nigeria, The Gambia, Sierra Leone, Malaysia and South Africa. He is experienced in managing multiple public health projects including clinical operations, project timelines, resources, risk mitigation and quality assurance plans. Dr. Balami has extensive experience in leading community engagement programmes with stakeholders, preparing budgets, staff recruitment and staff training.