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The public health leader who steered Liberia through its devastating Ebola crisis now takes the helm of pandemic preparedness for all of Africa. Dr. Tolbert Nyenswah's appointment at Africa CDC signals a major step forward in protecting the continent from future health emergencies.
When COVID-19 hit Nigeria, the government made communication its first line of defense and it worked brilliantly. Daily briefings in local languages and grassroots engagement earned 97% public approval and kept deaths to just 0.044% of the global total.
Ranjit Singh turned his wrestling club into a pandemic foodbank and delivered 10,000 pieces of protective equipment to frontline workers. Now he's been honored with a prestigious fellowship for decades of community service and bringing the Kabaddi World Cup out of Asia for the first time.
Thailand is dusting off its successful pandemic response system to protect against Nipah virus, even though no cases have been detected in the country. The proactive move shows how hard-won lessons from Covid-19 are helping nations respond faster to emerging health threats.