Biography:

​​​​Clement Avoka is a seasoned public health professional with over 13 years of experience in infectious disease control, health promotion, and community health systems in both Ghana and the U.S. He currently serves as a Public Health Administrator at the Allegheny County Health Department in Pennsylvania, leading disease surveillance and intervention efforts. Previously, he worked with the Ghana Health Service as Head of the Disease Control Unit in Akyemansa District, advancing care access through community-based strategies. Clement holds an MSc in Public Health from Carolina University, an MPH and BSc from the Catholic University, and is certified by both NBPHE (CPH) and NCHEC (CHES). He is an IPPHL alumnus (University of Washington), a DEAL Fellow (West African Institute of Public Health), and actively contributes to global health research, peer review, and professional networks focused on equity, immunization, and policy.