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Dr. Ahmed OGWELL - FAPH
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𝙂𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 | 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮 | 𝙋𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙘 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 | Executive Leadership. Global presence. Impactful Local Action.
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“The old model of foreign-led development is fading. In its place we must build a new one, focused on outcomes and efficiency”
My thoughts on the urgent need for efficiency, not austerity. #UntilWeAreAllSafe
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September 17, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Africa Health Sovereignty Summit has spoken. Reimagining #GlobalHealth so Africa can lead its resilient & self-sustaining health systems with a primary healthcare focus. A legacy of health leadership has arrived. #UntilWeAreAllSafe
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August 18, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Innovative investment in child health is a key indicator esp in Africa. In this interview with @rfi.fr I said reduce waste & increase efficiency; focus on community priorities; & start with affordable interventions.
#UntilWeAreAllSafe
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Siha Njema - Kwa nini ni muhimu kuongeza uwekezaji bunifu katika afya ya watoto
Hali ya afya ya watoto haswa katika mataifa ya Afrika  imeendelea kuzorota huku kukiwa na ongezeko la visa vya utapiamlo mbaya,ukosefu wa lishe na uhaba wa chanjo muhimu
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August 14, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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How do we reach the people who are still under-reached?
“By strengthening what works, elevating what matters and creating the space for collaboration across every level.” #UntilWeAreAllSafe - Dr. Ahmed Ogwell-FAPH
@villagereach.bsky.social

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Reaching Further, Together: My First Weeks as CEO of VillageReach - VillageReach
In his first weeks as CEO of VillageReach, our new leader shares his initial experiences, the "VillageReach spirit," and three key priorities for the organization's next phase.
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August 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Reflecting on the #DELTASAfrica 10-year anniversary meeting, there’s so much science in Africa. #ScienceDiplomacy is required to increase its utility & visibility. Science is not a stranger in #Africa. Science lives here!
#UntilWeAreAllSafe
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August 2, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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We’re looking for a professional to support the President/CEO of @VillageReach. Deep knowledge of Africa’s health leadership at country & international levels? Astrategic thinker? Willing to work at community level? Come tell us. #UntilWeAreAllSafe

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Director, Strategy - VillageReach
ABOUT VILLAGEREACHVillageReach transforms health care delivery to reach everyone. We are driven by a vision of a world where each person has the health care needed to thrive. VillageReach’s goal is to...
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August 1, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Honored to speak at #DELTASAfrica 2025. It gathers #Africa’s leading scientists & stakeholders to advance scientific research & celebrate a decade of transformative impact.
Let’s shape the future of African science together #UntilWeAreAllSafe. For Science is not a stranger in Afrika.
July 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Thanks Mama #GracaMachel for the warm welcome & lessons on @villagereach.bsky.social. The vision lives on 25 years later, from a crisis & delivered by professionals advancing health equity through innovation, partnership & #healthsystem transformation.
#UntilWeAreAllSafe
#VillageReach25
July 23, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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"One key challenge I remain deeply committed to addressing is ensuring no one is left behind by the health system, no matter where they live," says @laktarr001.bsky.social the CEO & President of @villagereach.bsky.social
#UntilWeAreAllSafe
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Africa: 'No One Should Be Left Behind' By Africa's Health System, Says Dr. Ogwell
Interview - "One key challenge I remain deeply committed to addressing is ensuring no one is left behind by the health system, no matter where they live," says Dr Ahmed Ogwell Ouma, the CEO and Presid...
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July 12, 2025 at 2:08 AM
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Just another #African village boy wanting to make the world 🌍 safer!
#UntilWeAreAllSafe

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July 1, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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At #IADR2025, I gave the Distinguished Lecture Series - Opportunities for Oral Health Professionals in #HealthSecurity. Thru mentorship; more #GlobalHealth in #OralHealth; & growing future leaders. “When it comes to global health security, there is no “them”, there’s only “us”! #UntilWeAreAllSafe.
June 29, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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One frame, two decades of @villagereach.bsky.social leadership. Emily Bancroft, Allen Wilcox & @laktarr001.bsky.social. Allen led the early development, Emily steered its growth, Ahmed stands on their shoulders during major transitions in #GlobalHealth. It’s a marathon & a relay. To more success. 🥂
May 25, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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May 25, 1963 #AfricanUnity arose. The vision of the founding leaders is embodied in #Agenda2063. #AfricaDay 2025 is the #YearOfReparations for African people & those of African descent.
Address historical injustices & walk to a more equitable future!
#UntilWeAreAllSafe
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May 24, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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A milestone for #youth, #Africa & #GlobalHealth. To achieve tangible impact, we must act differently & decisively. It’s time to have #YCHWs engaging & making a positive difference in our communities. Today!
#UntilWeAreAllSafe
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Resilient Futures - Future Africa Forum
Our work in resilience aims to improve the policies that deal with national and continental preparedness and security.
forum.futureafrica.com
May 21, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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I was honored to speak (virtually) at an important #WHA78 side event on the UN High Level Meeting on #NCDs. I emphasized the need to ensure #OralHealth is in the final declaration and be part of the indicators for success.
#UntilWeAreAllSafe
@who.int
May 21, 2025 at 12:26 AM
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Roots - for security, belonging, a strong foundation.
Wings - to explore, learn, pursue dreams.
#UntilWeAreAllSafe
May 4, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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I'm humbled & honoured to join @villagereach.bsky.social. I thank the Board for the confidence & I look forward to working closely with the talented teams to deliver on the promise of increasing access to essential health services.
#UntilWeAreAllSafe

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VillageReach Names Dr. Ahmed Ogwell as CEO to Drive its 2030 Strategy - VillageReach
VillageReach appoints Dr. Ahmed Ogwell, renowned public health leader, as CEO to expand access to quality care in Africa.
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May 1, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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October 10 is World Mental Health Day. Safe, healthy working environments can act as a protective factor for mental health. Make your 🫵🏽 work environment mental-health-safe!
#WMHD2024
#WorldMentalHealthDay
October 10, 2024 at 12:33 AM
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#ClimateChange & #AMR are a big threat to #globalhealth. “We need knowledge, infrastructure & funding to address this double challenge” - my message at the #UNGA79 side event.

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October 6, 2024 at 11:32 PM