Dr. Ambrose Otau Talisuna
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Ambrose Otau Talisuna as the new Chief Executive Officer of The Africa Public Health Foundation, effective July 1, 2026.
Dr. Talisuna is a medical doctor and epidemiologist with nearly 30 years of experience working at the forefront of public health across Africa and globally. His career reflects a deep commitment to strengthening health systems, advancing health security, and improving outcomes for communities
He currently serves as Senior Health Advisor – Programmes at the World Health Organization (WHO) Liaison Office to the African Union and UNECA, supporting coordination on health security, emergency preparedness, and resilient health systems. Previously, he led epidemic and pandemic preparedness efforts across 47 countries at the WHO Regional Office for Africa and served as a Regional Incident Manager during major emergencies, including COVID‑19.
Dr. Talisuna has also held leadership roles in global health research and access to medicines, and earlier in his career served in senior positions at Uganda’s Ministry of Health, leading national disease surveillance and outbreak response.
Dr. Bernard Haufiku, APHF’s Council Chair said: “Dr. Talisuna’s career reflects a deep commitment to public service, partnership, and impact. His leadership aligns strongly with our values and mission, and we are thrilled to welcome him to lead our next chapter“.
We are excited to welcome Dr. Talisuna and look forward to this next chapter together.
Written by Ky’okusinga Kirunga
