Jean Kaseya

Biography

Dr. Jean Kaseya is the first Director General of Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). He is a public health physician with a master’s degree in Epidemiology and Community Health and over 25 years of national and international experience. His extensive career includes leadership roles with WHO, UNICEF, Gavi the Vaccine Alliance, CHAI and others, equipping him with exemplary experience in managing public health programmes, policy development, negotiation, coordination, and grant management. Dr. Kaseya's expertise spans political, strategic, and technical realms and his association with significant organizations coupled with international roles reflects his strategic leadership and impact. At the helm of Africa CDC, Dr Kaseya leads the delivery of core functions and objectives, shaping initiatives that enhance global health security across Africa through improved disease surveillance, health system strengthening, and crisis response.