Celebrates A New Generation of Outstanding Women Leaders
The Women in Global Health Leadership Training program recently marked a significant milestone in advancing women’s leadership in the global health sector by celebrating 24 outstanding graduates at its recently concluded close-out ceremony.
Hosted on the 16th and 17th of August, the close-out ceremony was a grand and exciting two-day event held to highlight the achievements of the graduating doctors who successfully completed their intensive six-month leadership training program. These doctors are now poised to drive significant change in the global health sector.
Abosede George-Ogan, Founder of WILAN Global, emphasized the significance of women’s leadership in healthcare, stating, “Women’s leadership is essential for transformative change within our society.
These graduates are ready to make a lasting impact, and I’m excited to see what they achieve.”
The ceremony, supported by key partners including WILAN Global, WMen Leading Change, the Medical Women Association of Nigeria, and Public Health in Real Life, celebrated the achievements of the graduates, while also providing a platform for important discourse about the future of women in global health leadership. To ensure inclusivity for participants from various locations around the world, the ceremony was conducted as a hybrid event, highlighting a commitment to supporting women leaders across diverse regions.
Prof. Rosemary Ogu, National President of the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN) spoke on the power of community, noting, “Community is truly our strength.
The togetherness we’ve fostered in this program will continue to support these doctors, even beyond this gathering and we’re glad it all started right here.”
Delivering the keynote address, the Special Adviser to the President on Health, Dr Salma Ibrahim Anas,charged the women in the room to remain determined to deliver the best healthcare to their patients and contribute to the improvement of healthcare service delivery across the nation.
Attendees were particularly engaged by the thought-provoking keynote address and panel discussions that focused on leadership, innovation, and the critical role of women in the global health sector across the world. The event also featured interactive breakout sessions and ample networking opportunities, providing room for participants to reflect on their training experiences and envision proactive solutions for the healthcare field.
Dr. Maimunat Alex-Adeomi, Founder and Director at WMen Leading Change (WMenLC) highlighted the importance of mentorship, adding, “Having a mentor provides you profound foresight and a wealth of experience to continually tap from. It has been inspiring to witness these women’s growth and development during this journey”.
The close-out ceremony served as a powerful reminder of the need for the continued support and investment in female leaders who can inspire and drive innovation and change, not just within the global health sector, but across different sects in society.
Women in Leadership Advancement Network (WIILAN) Global is a nonprofit organization that focuses on supporting women in leadership by providing them with valuable resources, essential tools, and a supportive network. WILAN’s vision is to inspire a shift to gender-balanced leadership across all levels of political, economic, and public life.
WMen Leading Change (WMenLC) is an initiative that focuses on optimizing pathways to leadership development at the individual and the institutional levels, and promoting equity and gender balanced leadership in global health.
