Twelfth EDCTP Forum

15–20 Jun 2025 | Kigali, Rwanda

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Ogechukwu Benedicta Aribodor

Associate Professor of Public Health Parasitology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria

Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Awka, Nigeria

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I am passionate about tackling infectious diseases of poverty and advancing gender equity and inclusivity through research and mentorship in LMICs.

My organisation

Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Nnamdi Azikiwe University

University

Awka, Nigeria

Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Awka, South-East Nigeria Motto: Discipline, Self-Reliance, and Excellence Established in 1991, Nnamdi Azikiwe University is a leading federal university located in Awka, the capital of Anambra State, South-East Nigeria, with campuses in Nnewi, Agulu, and Ayamelum. It offers 57 departments across 14 faculties and fosters a vibrant and growing research culture. The SIHI Nigeria Hub, based at NAU, is part of the WHO-TDR supported global network advancing scalable social innovations for health. The Hub collaborates with national and international partners to promote inclusive health solutions and capacity building in Nigeria and across LMICs. NAU is committed to fostering a dynamic academic environment that promotes excellence in education and research. It values collaboration and innovation, and welcomes partnerships that drive impactful solutions and positive change. NAU is actively seeking collaborations in infectious diseases, neglected tropical diseases, gender equity, health systems innovation, and capacity building aligned with EDCTP priority areas.
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About me

Dr. Ogechukwu Benedicta Aribodor is a public health parasitologist and Associate Professor at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria. She holds dual PhDs in Public Health Parasitology and Parasitology. Passionate about building equitable research ecosystems, she champions inclusive mentorship and gender equity in science, especially for early-career women researchers. She is a Fellow of the Social Innovation in Health Initiative (SIHI). Her expertise spans infectious diseases of poverty, female genital schistosomiasis, WASH, health systems strengthening, and community-led solutions. Her mentorship program for early-career women has already driven institutional change at her university, contributing insights to the development of the Health Research Mentorship in Low and Middle Income Countries (HERMES) 2.0 Practical Guide. This resource is being developed collaboratively through global input, including insights from the recent WHO TDR participatory designathon in Addis Ababa, and is supported by SESH, AHRI, and LSHTM.

At the EDCTP Forum 2025, she will present abstract OA-826 on “Enhancing Gender Equity in Research Mentorship in LMICs: Findings from a Participatory Crowdsourcing Open Call” and a poster P-755 on a makeshift crèche supporting early career women in academia. She welcomes opportunities for mentorship exchange, interdisciplinary collaboration, and partnerships that advance lasting impact in global health.

Watch out for the launch of HERMES 2.0. Looking forward to connecting and building together.

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Skills

  • implementation science
  • Gender equity and inclusivity advocacy
  • Mentorship and Capacity Building

Interests

  • Infectious diseases of poverty
  • Gender Equity and inclusivity
  • Stigma reduction
  • Mentorship and Collaboration
  • global health

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Mentorship meetings

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