Dr. Mary-Ann Etiebet is a recognized leader in global health and health equity. Currently, she serves as the President and CEO of Vital Strategies where she leads a team of over 400 individuals working in 80+ countries to ensure that everyone, everywhere, is protected by equitable and effective public health systems. Today, more than 3.3 billion people worldwide are covered by public health policies that Vital Strategies helped achieve. Previously, Dr. Etiebet directed Merck for Mothers, a $650 million global health initiative, that expanded access to quality maternal healthcare for more than 50 million women across 70 countries. Later, as Merck’s Associate Vice President for Health Equity, she led the development of the company’s health equity strategy and advanced partnerships to improve healthcare access for underserved communities. Dr. Etiebet’s career began in academia and public health in infectious disease, including her work with HIV/AIDS programs in Nigeria, impacting over 70,000 people. A Yale-trained M.D. and MBA, she actively serves on the boards of Save the Children, the Center for Global Development, and the 149 Tech Advisory Board, in addition to her advisory roles with major global health organizations.
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This moment in public health demands more than incremental progress. It requires stronger systems, faster decision-making and new models of partnership capable of delivering impact at scale.”
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