DrOgechukwu Aribodor

Dr. Ogechukwu Benedicta Aribodor is a Social Innovation in Health Initiative (SIHI) Fellow and Program Manager of the SIHI Nigeria Hub, where she leads community-driven social innovation projects that strengthen health systems and advance equity in LMICs. She is an Associate Professor of Parasitology and Public Health at Nnamdi Azikiwe University whose work focuses on schistosomiasis, female genital schistosomiasis, soil-transmitted helminths, and implementation research. She helped co-create and pilot the WHO/TDR HERMES mentorship guide, has served as a WHO Temporary Adviser, and contributes to the WHO R&D Blueprint for NTDs. She is widely recognized for championing gender-responsive mentorship and meaningful youth engagement in global health.