
Current Position
Director in the Special Duties Department of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC)
Background
Dr. Kemi Ladeinde is a seasoned public health administrator with over 25 years of experience in public health management, policy development, and operational leadership. She has expertise in coordinating health security programs and has successfully led several notable World Bank projects, including HPDPII, REDISSE, and Nigeria CoPREP.
Experience
Currently serving as a Director in the Special Duties Department of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Dr. Ladeinde leads important initiatives such as the Secretariat of the Task Team on an Effective Lassa Fever Vaccine for Nigeria.
Expertise
She is recognized for her ability to translate policy into action through strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and evidence-based decision-making. Using a collaborative and data-driven approach, Dr. Ladeinde is committed to strengthening Nigeria’s health systems and promoting equitable health outcomes for all.