ABOUT DR.TIMOTHY AWINE

Dr. Timothy Awine is an epidemiologist with over 20 years of experience in health research, primarily in Northern Ghana. His research expertise spans infectious disease epidemiology, including malaria and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) such as schistosomiasis, as well as non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like cardiovascular diseases.

Dr. Awine specializes in analytics and modeling of these diseases, with a strong focus on malaria epidemiology and vaccine trials.

Throughout his career, Dr. Awine has contributed significantly to understanding malaria prevention, particularly in infants. His early work explored the impact of intermittent preventive malaria treatment in infants, and he later participated in a study tracking a birth cohort to assess the effects of maternal preventive malaria treatment on infants’ malaria incidence. His extensive fieldwork has not only advanced infectious disease knowledge but also highlighted the emerging epidemiological transition from infectious to non-communicable diseases in the region.

Dr. Awine advocates for a balanced research focus, emphasizing the need to address both infectious diseases and the growing NCD burden. His work underscores the importance of integrated approaches in public health to tackle the diverse health challenges facing Ghana and other similar contexts.