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Abdurrahaman Mangari

Abdurrahaman Mangari

Immunology and Microbiology
Abuja, Federal Capital Dist, Nigeria

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Abdurrahaman Mangari is a highly accomplished individual with a diverse range of experiences and expertise. He holds the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at A. S. MANGARI GLOBAL LIMITED and has a background in Medical Microbiology. He received his training in Medical Microbiology at Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria.

Abdurrahaman has been actively involved in various public health initiatives, research programs, and business throughout his career. He was recognized as a World Health Organization Fellow for his work on the Covid-19 Recovery for Routine Immunization Program. He also participated in the Health Literacy Leadership Program at the West African Institute of Public Health.

His professional experience includes working at prestigious institutions such as the Infectious Diseases Hospital, where he contributed to divisions such as Serology, Clinical Microbiology, Histopathology, Chemical Pathology, and Haematology. He has also served at the Federal Ministry of Health in the Department of Health Planning, Research, and Statistics, where he worked in divisions such as International Cooperation, Health System Strengthening, Policy and Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, and Research and Ethics.

Additionally, Abdurrahaman has been associated with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, where he has worked in various departments including Public Health Laboratory Services, Health Emergency Preparedness and Response, Prevention Programs and Knowledge Management, and Surveillance and Epidemiology. He has also held the position of team leader for the National Rapid Response Team on COVID-19 at the African Centre for Disease Control and Prevention in Nigeria.

Currently, Abdurrahaman serves as the Director of NGOs and International Relations at the Centre for Environmental and Public Health Research and Development, further emphasizing his dedication to public health and research.

Abdurrahaman's contributions extend beyond Nigeria, as he has been involved in international collaborations and memberships. He has been a member of the Research Consortium on COVID-19 at the Nigeria Center for Disease Control and a member of the African-Canada Artificial Intelligence and Data Innovation Consortium. He has also been associated with organizations like Global Vaccine Research America, the World Health Organization, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases in the United States.

His memberships in various national and international bodies, such as the Nigerian Society for Microbiology (NSM), Microbiological Society of the United Kingdom (UK), Nigerian Biological Safety Association (NIBSA), Civil Society for Cancer Eradication in Nigeria (CSCEN), All Northern Nigerian Students Association, Eye 4 Africa, American Society for Cancer Eradication (ASCE), and American Society for Microbiology (ASM), demonstrate his commitment to professional networking and collaboration.

In recognition of his exceptional work, Abdurrahaman was awarded an international award in the United States in 2019. Despite the COVID-19 travel restrictions, his achievements were acknowledged, and his work on Clinical and Pharmaceutical Microbiology was included in the list of winners. Further information about his award can be found at the provided email address.

Abdurrahaman's academic achievements are also noteworthy, as he excelled in various subjects including Pathology, Virology, Pathogenic Bacteriology, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Epidemiology, and Public Health. His research project on Tuberculosis and Pneumonia in northwest Nigeria earned him recognition as the overall best student.

With his extensive knowledge and experience in the field of Medical Microbiology, Abdurrahaman Mangari is undoubtedly a valuable asset to development organizations and a strong advocate for public health initiatives.