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2023 Annual Convening in Cape Town, South Africa

The University of Cape Town (UCT) proudly hosted the inaugural Health Collaborative Convening from October 15th to 17th, 2023, at the scenic Protea Hotel by Marriott, Waterfront Breakwater Lodge in Cape Town, South Africa.

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Jemila Abdulai

Master Scholar

University of Toronto

University of Toronto

Canada

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Ghana

My most valued experience as a Mastercard Scholar at UofT has been the profound sense of family and community.

It’s a journey filled with thrilling and exciting moments, but it’s the heartfelt love and unwavering support from fellow scholars and the Mastercard administrators that I treasure the most. Knowing that we have each other’s backs, no matter the challenges we face, is truly amazing. This tight-knit community has made my scholar journey unforgettable, and I will forever be grateful for the genuine connections and camaraderie that define our experience here.

Profile Type: Scholar
Country: Canada; Ghana
Pillar: Health Ecosytems
Programs: Master of Engineering (MEng); Mastercard Foundation Masters Scholar program; Biomedical Engineering

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Titilola Abolade, MPH

Mastercard Foundation Doctoral Scholar

University of Toronto

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University of Toronto

Canada

With a career spanning over 15 years, Titilola has professional work experience in public health program development, management, and leadership at both national and international organizations in Nigeria.

This involved working with government agencies and parastatals, UN Agencies, NGOs, Community-based organizations (CBOs), Faith-based Organizations (FBOs), private sector and donor organizations across Nigeria through partnership, collaboration, capacity strengthening, resource mobilization, technical assistance, research and other health systems strengthening initiatives.

Titilola is in the 2nd year of the Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) Program. Prior to this, she worked as Program Director overseeing Nutrition International’s programs and operations in Nigeria and ensuring they are aligned with the Government of Nigeria’s strategic priorities. In 2018, Titilola received Nutrition International’s “President’s Award of Excellence” for leadership. She has also previously worked with the Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) in Ibadan and Abuja, Nigeria and Sightsavers Nigeria Country office, Kaduna.

Titilola is grateful for the Mastercard Foundation scholarship and believes the DrPH program will further strengthen her knowledge, capacity and network in advanced public health research, policy and leadership. This is with a view to contributing to developing, scaling and leading effective and innovative solutions to public health challenges in Nigeria and Africa. She believes health and nutrition play a critical role in development. Her research interests include maternal, newborn, child, adolescent health and nutrition.

Email Address: titilola.abolade@mail.utoronto.ca
Profile Type: Scholar
Country: Canada
Pillar: Health Employment
Programs: Dalla Lana School of Public Health; Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)

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Elizabeth Acheampong

Master Scholar

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Ghana

University of Toronto

Canada

My experience as an international student on the Mastercard Scholarship at the University of Toronto has been nothing short of transformative.

It has not only provided me with a world-class education but has also opened doors to new horizons and perspectives. I have felt welcomed and embraced by a multicultural community. Interacting with peers from various backgrounds has enriched my cultural awareness and global perspective. It has taught me the importance of empathy and understanding, essential skills for our interconnected world. I am immensely grateful for this opportunity, and I look forward to the adventures that lie ahead.

Profile Type: Scholar
Country: Canada; Ghana
Pillar: Health Ecosytems
Programs: Master of Engineering (MEng); Mastercard Foundation Masters Scholar program; Biomedical Engineering

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Princess Ruhama Acheampong, PhD

Liaison Officer, Health Collaborative

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Ghana

Princess Ruhama Acheampong (PhD) is an international scholar and Lecturer at the School of Public Health of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana. Princess has a wealth of experience in community mobilization, project coordination and project implementation.

As a researcher, Princess has worked extensively in the areas of mHealth, malaria, epidemiology, maternal and child health, public health, nutrition, health promotion and gender. Princess has expertise in both quantitative and qualitative research.

Princess has coordinated several exchange programs and is highly interested in collaborative research. She serves as the Liaison Officer for the Health Collaborative, KNUST.

Email Address: princessracheampong@gmail.com
Country: Ghana
Pillar: Health Entrepreneurship
Governance: HENT Pillar Advisory Committee

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Achieng’ Aling’ , Dr (Med)

Healthcare Programs Director

African Leadership University

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African Leadership University

Rwanda, Mauritius

Dr. Achieng’ Aling’ is a medical doctor and global health professional with a background in health workforce and health systems strengthening. She currently serves as Healthcare Programs Director at African Leadership University (ALU), where she leads the African Health Collaborative, focused on building the next generation of health leaders through entrepreneurship, workforce development, and primary healthcare innovation. She has supported health program implementation across Africa, working closely with governments and partners to design and deliver locally led solutions, particularly in maternal health and health workforce strategy. A trained obstetrician-gynecologist with an MSc in Global Health Delivery, she is also a proud WomenLift Health Fellow committed to advancing women’s leadership in African health systems.

She is deeply passionate about menstrual health equity and champions the integration of menstrual and hormonal health into leadership and policy spaces, ensuring these often-overlooked issues are part of the conversation in shaping resilient health systems.

Profile Type: Staff
Country: Rwanda
Pillars: Health Entrepreneurship; Health Employment; Health Ecosytems
Governance: Project Implementation Committee

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Nicholas Kofi Adegbe

Master Scholar

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Ghana

University of Toronto

Canada

I am Nicholas Kofi Adegbe from Ghana. Once doubtful of advancing beyond high school, but my life took a pivotal turn with the Mastercard Foundation Scholars program at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in 2018.

Fast forward after undergraduate degree, I got the life changing opportunity from the scholar’s program again to pursue a masters in Financial Insurance at the University of Toronto. The intricate blend of data science and finance in my program doesn’t just add to my academic knowledge; it serves as a catalyst, setting me on a path to reshape financial frameworks.

Beyond academia, the Scholars program’s leadership training has been transformative. Molding me with virtues of integrity and resilience. Equipped with all the necessary resources, I am empowered to inspire young people to leverage technology to solve problems in Africa. With a world-class education and these foundational lessons, I am poised to drive financial innovation with technology, ensuring a prosperous future for many.

Profile Type: Scholar
Country: Canada; Ghana
Pillar: Health Ecosytems
Programs: Master of Financial Insurance (MFI); Mastercard Foundation Masters Scholar program

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Lily Afsaw

Student Life Officer, Mastercard Foundations Scholars Program

University of Toronto

University of Toronto

Canada

Lily Mesfin Asfaw is the Student Life Officer at the University of Toronto’s Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.

Lily, who is Ethiopian and born and raised in Rwanda, moved to Canada to pursue a BA in Political Science and Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Social Justice at the University of British Columbia (UBC). After her studies, Lily transitioned to full-time work at UBC in their International Student Advising office and later became Program Assistant in their Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. There, she developed a strong interest in helping international students, particularly African students, acclimate to Canada which she continues to do in her current position. In her role as Student Life Officer, she organizes co-curricular programming to help scholars adjust to living in Canada, manage their studies, and foster community.

Email Address: lily.asfaw@utoronto.ca
Profile Type: Staff
Country: Canada
Program: Mastercard Foundations Scholars Program

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David Gameli Agbeko

Master Scholar

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Ghana

University of Toronto

Canada

Joining the Mastercard Foundation scholar’s program at UofT was a pivotal moment in my academic journey.

After completing my bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, I was uncertain about my next steps. The transition was demanding, pushing me to find direction and purpose amidst a sea of aspirations. Today, I am extremely grateful for the life-changing opportunity offered by the Mastercard Foundation scholar’s program. It has allowed me to pursue my master’s in Financial Insurance, a field that perfectly aligns with my career ambitions. Through this enriching experience, I am building formidable skills and establishing meaningful connections vital for impact and transformation in Africa.

Profile Type: Scholar
Country: Canada; Ghana
Pillar: Health Ecosytems
Programs: Master of Financial Insurance (MFI); Mastercard Foundation Masters Scholar program

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Paul Agbekpornu

Master Scholar

African Institute for Mathematical Sciences

African Institute for Mathematical Sciences

Rwanda

University of Toronto

Canada

I’m Paul Agbekpornu from Ghana. At the moment, I am pursuing a master’s in financial insurance at the University of Toronto.

After completing risk theory research addressing the pricing of insurance and reinsurance products, I was apprehensive about pursuing a degree that would complement my research. Fortunately, my desire became a reality thanks to the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Program, and I am gaining a strong academic curiosity and sense of purpose at UofT. The extensive training, I am receiving in data science is broadening my knowledge and skills in financial insurance. My scholastic career has begun to shift and reshape thanks to the Mastercard Foundation grant.

Profile Type: Scholar
Country: Canada; Ghana
Pillar: Health Ecosytems
Programs: Master of Financial Insurance (MFI); Mastercard Foundation Masters Scholar program

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Tsatsu Agbettor

Program Coordinator - Ashesi Health & Care Initiative

Ashesi University

Ashesi University

Ghana

Tsatsu Agbettor is the Program Coordinator – Ashesi Health & Care Initiative

Profile Type: Staff
Country: Ghana