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, MD, MPH

Director, Insights & Impact

Africa Secretariat

Photo of John Nyagaka

Chair, Young Leaders' Table

University of Toronto

Photo of Lisa A. Robinson

, MD, FRCPC, FASN, FCAHS

Dean of Medicine, Vice-Provost Relations with Health Care Institutions, Temerty Faculty of Medicine

University of Toronto

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Jackson Ilangali, MD, MPH

Director, Insights & Impact

Africa Secretariat

Dr. Jackson M. Ilangali is the Director of Insights & Impact at the Africa Health Collaborative (AHC), where he leads the Collaborative’s work on Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Adaptation (MELA), evidence use, Communications, and strategic learning across a network of leading African universities and partners.

A physician by training and public health practitioner by passion, Jackson is driven by a simple question: How can evidence help people make better decisions? His work sits at the intersection of health systems strengthening, quality improvement, implementation science, and organizational learning, with a particular interest in transforming data from a reporting requirement into a catalyst for learning, adaptation, and lasting impact.

Over the past decade, he has worked across multiple African countries, supporting governments, universities, donors, and international organizations to strengthen health systems, improve quality of care, and build learning cultures that enable sustainable impact. His experience spans multi-country programme leadership, quality improvement, MELA system design, and strategic partnerships.

Jackson holds a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree and a Master’s in Public Health (Implementation Science) from the University of Manchester. He is an emerging thought leader in MELA, quality improvement, and evidence-informed decision-making, and enjoys contributing to conversations on how learning can drive stronger health systems across Africa.

Email Address
jackson.ilangali@utoronto.ca
Profile Type
Staff
Country
Ghana
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John Nyagaka headshot for Africa Health Collaborative

John Nyagaka

Chair, Young Leaders' Table

University of Toronto

John Nyagaka is a recent graduate of the Master of Health Informatics at the University of Toronto as a Mastercard Foundation Scholar.

He is from Kenya, and his journey has taken him across Africa and internationally.  He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Ashesi University in Ghana. Furthermore, he has had the privilege to develop hands-on professional expertise in digital health, data science, education, technology, and financial services.

Email Address
jm.nyagaka@mail.utoronto.ca
Profile Type
Scholar
Country
Canada
Kenya
Program
Mastercard Foundation Masters Scholar program
Governance
Executive Steering Committee
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Lisa A. Robinson of the University of Toronto Temerty Faculty of Medicine and Africa Health Collaborative

Lisa A. Robinson, MD, FRCPC, FASN, FCAHS

Dean of Medicine, Vice-Provost Relations with Health Care Institutions, Temerty Faculty of Medicine

University of Toronto

Dr. Lisa Robinson began her service as Dean of the Temerty Faculty of Medicine (Temerty Medicine) and the Vice Provost, Relations with Health Care Institutions at the University of Toronto (U of T) on July 1, 2024.

She is a Professor in the departments of paediatrics, biochemistry, and the Institute of Medical Science at U of T. She is also a Staff Physician and former Head of the Division of Nephrology at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and a Senior Scientist in the Program in Cell Biology at the SickKids Research Institute. Her research integrates molecular biology, cell biology, advanced microscopic techniques, and biochemical approaches to advance the understanding and treatment of kidney disease. Dr. Robinson holds a Canada Research Chair (CRC) Tier 1 in Vascular Inflammation and Kidney Injury.

In addition to her focus on research and innovation, Dr. Robinson has a deep commitment to education and mentorship. She is the founder and former director of Kids Science, a SickKids Research Institute program that provides opportunities for middle- and high-school students to improve their understanding of science and technology, and to make positive educational and career choices. In 2014, she launched the Student Advancement Research (StAR) Program, a SickKids summer research program for high school students.

Email Address
lisa.robinson@utoronto.ca
Profile Type
Faculty
Country
Canada
Governance
Executive Steering Committee