Dr Mirfin M. Mpundu

DrPH, MBA, MPH

Prof. Mirfin Mpundu is an international public health expert with over 25 years of global leadership experience in infectious diseases, AMR, pharmaceutical supply chain management, global health security, One Health, and international health policy and diplomacy. As the Executive Director of ReAct Africa, he has successfully supported several countries in developing and implementing their AMR National Action Plans and has provided technical support on AMR strategies and policies to organizations such as the WHO, FAO, OIE, Africa CDC, and the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC). Dr. Mpundu also holds consultancy roles with the World Bank and USAID, offering his expertise in AMR. Driven by a passion for equitable access, he has led the successful implementation of innovative Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs in various hospitals across Africa. During his tenure as Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement Lead for ICARS, Dr. Mpundu has led the development of partnerships and AMR projects in Africa, successfully led stewardship and biosecurity in Zambia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and Zanzibar. His tenure as Executive Director of the Ecumenical Pharmaceutical Network (EPN) highlights his leadership in improving access to essential medicines in faith-based health facilities across Africa and pioneering pooled procurement systems. Since 2016, Dr. Mpundu has actively engaged students at all educational levels in AMR awareness and action, including the formation of One-Health student clubs and the Antimicrobial Resistance Leaders Program for Tertiary Students in Africa (AMRLEP), aimed at nurturing "AMR champions". His educational credentials, including a Doctorate in Public Health (DrPH) and a Master's in Public Health (MPH) from Walden University, USA, an MBA from Northwood University, and a Bachelor's in Pharmacy from the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, bring a wealth of educational background to his work in public health and AMR. His academic contributions extend to mentoring, examining, and guest lecturing roles for graduate-level students globally and has supervised both masters and doctoral students at different universities in Africa and the USA. At renowned institutions such as City University of London, Boston University School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins, and the University of KwaZulu Natal, he has shared insights and facilitated discussions, providing students with a practical understanding of public health challenges and strategies. He holds positions on several boards, including the SEDRIC Board, and serves as a Co-Chair of the External Advisory Board of the Newton AMR Drug Discovery Programme. He has been appointed as Professor in Global Health at the Global Institute of Public Health since February 2024.