Prof. Njeri Wamae recognized by the World Health Organization for her work with its Strategic and Technical Advisory Group for Neglected Tropical Diseases

Prof. Njeri Wamae during the award of the Clara Southmayd Ludlow Medal by the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH). She recently received commendation from the World Health Organization for her work with its Strategic and Technical Advisory Group for Neglected Tropical Diseases.

By Brenda Odhiambo
Prof. Njeri Wamae, the former Dean of the School of Pharmacy and Health Science has been recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) for her work in its Global Working Group on Monitoring and Evaluation of Preventative Chemotherapy, appointed by the Strategic and Technical Advisory Group for Neglected Tropical Diseases.
In her recognition of Prof. Wamae, the Director of the Department of Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases, Dr. Mwelecele Malecela noted that Prof. Wamae’s contribution had been instrumental in the ten years that the Monitoring and Evaluation Working Group had been in place.
“Prof. Wamae’s assistance in the working group and the expertise that she brought to her role has been greatly appreciated. We are indebted to her for her spirit of cooperation and the knowledge that the WHO can call upon her advice and experience at any time. We are also grateful to USIU-Africa for granting Prof. Wamae the opportunity to share with us her time and extensive knowledge, “she said.
The recognition is one of the many that Prof. Wamae has racked up in her career. Last year, the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTM) awarded her the Clara Southmayd Ludlow Medal, awarded to honorees in recognition of their inspirational and pioneering spirit, whose work represents success despite obstacles and advances the field of tropical medicine.
Over the course of her career, Prof. Wamae has become an eminent researcher, administrator and teacher, publishing over sixty peer-reviewed journal essays, supervising numerous postgraduate students as well as examining theses/dissertations and supervising graduate students at local and international universities.

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