Role of Mentorship in Strengthening Malaria Control Programs

Sustaining progress toward malaria elimination requires not only strong technical interventions, but also continuous capacity development among the professionals leading malaria control efforts. Mentorship plays a critical role in nurturing the next generation of malaria experts, strengthening leadership, enhancing program implementation, and promoting knowledge transfer across countries and institutions. Join us for an engaging session in the ALAMIME Alumni Webinar Series as we explore how mentorship contributes to building resilient and effective malaria control programs.

This webinar will highlight how structured mentorship supports professional development, strengthens technical competencies, and fosters leadership within national malaria programs and research institutions. The discussion will also explore how mentorship networks can enhance collaboration, promote innovation, and facilitate the translation of research into impactful public health practice.

Participants will gain practical insights into designing and sustaining effective mentorship programs, integrating mentorship into capacity-building initiatives, and leveraging alumni networks to support career growth and program impact. The session will be particularly valuable for malaria program managers, researchers, early-career scientists, and public health professionals interested in strengthening leadership and expertise in malaria control and elimination efforts.

Presenter:
Ms. Christina Sudi
Independent Consultant/Mentor with Malaria Elimination Initiative (MEI)
Institute for Global Health Sciences, University of California

Moderator:
Dr. Godfrey Smart (MD, MSc)
ALAMIME Alumnus, Second Cohort, Tanzania

Date: Friday, 27 March 2026
Time: 06:00 PM (EAT)

Register: https://tinyurl.com/4cuk7ccd