Awa Marie Coll-Seck

Awa Marie Coll-Seck is a towering figure in African and global public health, currently serving as Chair of the Galien Forum Africa. A former Minister of Health of Senegal and former Executive Director of the Roll Back Malaria Partnership, she has dedicated her distinguished career to fighting infectious diseases and strengthening health systems across the continent.

Her leadership has been pivotal in mobilizing resources and political commitment to combat malaria and other diseases disproportionately affecting African populations. A champion for gender equity in health, she has consistently advocated for policies that address the specific health needs of women and girls. Awa Marie Coll-Seck remains one of Africa’s most respected and influential voices in global health.