Dr. Corine Karema

Biography

Dr. Corine Karema is a distinguished and accomplished Global Health expert specializing in Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)

. She served as the Director of Rwanda's National Malaria and NTDs Control Programme for over a decade. She was the Africa Leaders Malaria Alliance Senior Malaria Program officer, the Global End Malaria Council Advocacy Strategy Lead, and the Special Health Advisor to the Board Chair of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. Dr. Karema further played a crucial part in driving the RBM Partnership to End Malaria's efforts during her tenure as the Interim CEO for 15 months, from 2022 to 2023. She has been recently elected as the Co-Chair of the PAMCA Board. Her dedication to advancing global health is evident in her role as the 2021 President-Elect of the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene (ASTMH) Committee on Global Health (ACGH). Dr. Karema's expertise and experience have made her an invaluable member of several high-level scientific advisory committees and technical expert groups, including those associated with the World Health Organization (WHO), the RBM Partnership, and the Global Fund.

As a Senior Malaria and NTDs expert, Dr. Karema extends her knowledge and skills to provide technical assistance to international organizations and national malaria and NTDs control and elimination programs worldwide. Dr. Corine Karema holds a medical degree and a master's degree in Epidemiology. Throughout her career, Dr. Karema has exemplified exceptional leadership, dedication, and expertise, making her a role model for women leaders in Global Health. .

Doctor Corine Karema's Services

Corine Karema is the former Director of the Rwanda National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) where she served in this role for 10 years. From 2011 to May 2016, she was also the head of Malaria & Other Parasitic Diseases (Neglected tropical diseases) Division – Rwanda.

Awards And Honours

Medical Education