Chiedozie Nwafor

Chiedozie Nwafor has over four years’ experience in the health sector. His early career focused on medical laboratory diagnostics. Chiedozie now develops health systems in response to some of the biggest global health concerns. He serves as the Community Health Systems Manager for the World Economic Forum’s Abuja Global Shaper’s Hub while running his own Social Enterprise; the First Aid First Nigeria Initiative (FAFNI). He also develops programs for health based NGOs in Nigeria. Chiedozie Nwafor holds a Bachelor’s in Biological Sciences from the University of Abuja. In the past two years, he’s written scholarly research articles focused on health sustainability and the challenges of medical research published in international journals. He is passionate about leadership and social transformation. Upon completion of the Mandela Washington Fellowship, Chiedozie plans to continue his work in health systems development and social innovation. He’s driving the narrative that healthcare should be made available to the people, rather than wait for people to come to healthcare.