Current Position
Director General of the West African Health Organisation (WAHO)
Background
Melchior Athanase Joël C. AISSI, a Medical Doctor with expertise in Public Health, Health Development and Humanitarian Disaster Management, has been the Director General of the West African Health Organisation (WAHO) since August 3, 2022.
Experience
Dr. Aïssi has led multiple successful interventions by effectively setting up public health systems (operational, administrative and financial management) and supporting various health emergencies across the African continent.
Expertise
He is a member of the United Nations Strategic Planning Expert Group (Technical Support Planning UNAIDS) and is also recognised as an ECOWAS Health Communication and Coordination Trainer.
Education
Dr. Aïssi holds a postgraduate degree in Public Health, Health and Development from the University Henri Poincarré /Nancy1 in France.
Previous Roles
Dr. Aïssi was from 2016 to August 2022, the Executive Secretary of the National Council for the Fight against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria, Hepatitis, Sexually Transmitted Infections and Epidemics (CNLS-TP) in Benin; Delegate President of the National Coordinating Body for Global Fund grants in Benin (CCM Benin) for the good management and oversight of grants; and also since the advent of COVID-19, he was the first Vice President of the National Committee for Crisis and Health Emergencies in Benin.
