Kolawole Salami

Tell us about yourself!

I hold and MD, MPH and Vaccinology & Pharmaceutical Clinical Development Master Degree. I have 15 years experience supporting governments in LMICs to implement programs aimed at controlling infectious diseases of public health importance. I have also coordinated global clinical development of medical countermeasures for the priority pathogens, including Ebola, CCF, Lassa fever and COVID-19.

Why did you pursue a DrPH?

I enrolled in the DrPH to improve my managerial and epidemiology skills

What are you currently excited about in your job?

I am currently working to develop a yellow fever catch-up vaccination implementation framework to close the immunity gaps in high-risk countries. specifically targeting underserved populations like migrants, refugees, IDPs and seasonal workers across Africa.

If you could write a book about your life, what would the title be and why?

The Adventurer. I am inquisitive and I like breaking barriers.

What is something interesting about you that we should know?

I have lived, studied or worked in Nigeria, Israel, Netherlands, The Gambia, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Norway, France and Switzerland.