About Us

OLIVIA NGOU

Prior to launching ISA, Olivia Ngou worked for 10 years with Malaria No More where she led the Cameroon and Africa programmes to rally political leaders, celebrities, the private sector and communities around malaria and prioritize the cause on their respective agendas.

Olivia began her experience on malaria working with the United Nations Special Envoy for Malaria. She then taught a public health course at the City University of New York in the Health Section of the Wellness Project for undergraduate students at CITY College.

She also worked as a research assistant for the Office of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control in the New York City Department of Health and Mental Health; and took a leadership course on malaria eradication at Harvard University, Science of Eradication.  She holds a Master’s degree in Public Health.

Olivia has a strong interest in all aspects of public health, particularly malaria control and maternal and child health. She strives to make her humble contribution to help create a world where no one dies “by a mosquito bite”. She is committed to ensuring that communities are equally included in malaria control and overall health programmes.  Recently, she developed a guide on community issues, social rights and gender in malaria control programs; and also a tool for Civil Society to increase participation in Global Fund mechanisms. Finally, she co-founded and established the first Global Civil Society Network for Malaria Elimination (CS4ME) which she is currently the global coordinator.

“I believe that building resilient community systems, mobilizing local leaders and empowering communities are essential to defeat and sustain the fight against the diseases. I believe that by working together with the global and local community, by working harder and smarter, by not giving up on anyone, we can win the fight against the diseases which cost so many lives . The work must be achieved. Success is in our hands.”   Olivia Ngou

LAURE VARTAN MOUKAM

Laure Vartan MOUKAM, Sociologist and Epidemiologist, holds one Master’s degree in Sociology and one in Public Health (Epidemiology).

Currently Monitoring Evaluation & Learning Manager at ISA, she has over 15 years of experience in social science research and public health, specifically in areas such as malaria, HIV/AIDS, family planning and reproductive health.

Previously, Laure worked for 4 years as a Research Assistant for a WHO/APOC multi-country research project (Nigeria, Cameroon, Togo, Tanzania and Uganda), on the implementation of Community-Based Interventions (CBI) for communicable and non-communicable diseases (malaria, tuberculosis, river blindness and avitaminosis). She is passionate about improving the conditions of vulnerable people.

SÉGOLÈNE MOUSSALA

Ségolène is a young and passionate communicator who believes in the power of effective communication to inspire change. She currently serves as the Senior Communications Officer at Impact Santé Afrique (ISA), and works closely with the CS4ME & GFAN Africa network, which is co-coordinated by ISA, to advocate for Domestic Resource Mobilization for the fight against HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria in the African continent.

Ségolène’s dedication lies in leveraging her skills to amplify the voices of the more vulnerable and raise awareness on critical issues.

Before joining the ISA team, Ségolène Moussala worked 6 years as a Communications & Public Relations Consultant. Her work consisted in improving the standard of engaging, attractive, influential and innovative campaigns and content for companies and institutions.

“With ISA, I aspire to develop positive communication strategies that can lead to social transformation: a world without malaria and healthy communities. Leaders, media and civil society need to commit so that no more people should die because of a mosquito bite.” – Ségolène Moussala

ADELE NGO BISSECK

Adèle Claudette Ngo Bisseck is a medical doctor and holds a Master’s degree in Public Health. She is currently working as a Project Coordinator for the “Equité Accès Palu” initiative at Impact Santé Afrique. She has 2 years of experience in medical clinics, specifically in the management of medical emergencies at central hospitals in the city of Yaoundé.

For over 4 years now, Adèle has been working with international and local NGOs that support the Cameroonian Ministry of Public Health in the comprehensive care and monitoring of people living with HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria control, and the support of orphans and vulnerable children.

Contributing to the improvement of the health conditions of populations is one of her vocations.

YVANA KENNE

With a Bachelor Degree in Sustainable Development and a Master’s degree in Communication for Development, Yvana is a versatile professional in the field of communication.

Passionate about Digital Communication with over five years of experience, Yvana Kenne has worked with pan-African organizations such as the African Media Initiative and Shalom Consult.

At Impact Santé Afrique, Yvana Kenne is committed to end malaria, a devastating disease that poses a severe threat to Africa. In her role as a Community Manager, she is determined to use digital communication tools to raise awareness, educate, and mobilize communities in the fight against malaria.

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VANESSA FONDJO

FIDELE BEMADOUM

With a Master’s degree in Public Health, specializing in Community Health, Fidèle have been serving communities for nearly 10 years through the management and monitoring-evaluation of health and development related projects and programs.

In the field of public health, he started his career in a rural area, in the district of Sa’a (Centre Region – Cameroon) where he supported the health district of this locality in the programs of Vaccination and fight against Malaria and HIV-AIDS / Tuberculosis. Since then, Fidèle worked for several international NGOs such as Plan International Cameroon, Helen Keller International, CRS and CHAI, all with the same goal in mind, that of improving the well-being of communities, especially the most vulnerable populations.

“To succeed on the road to malaria elimination, every voice must be taken into account!” Fidèle Bemadoum

PASCAL FOUDA

With over 8 years of experience in social science research, particularly in the area of population and health, Pascal has worked with both national and international organizations, including United Nations agencies such as WFP and UNICEF.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and a Professional Master’s degree in Demography, and is currently doing a PhD at the Institute of Training and Research in Demography (IFORD) in Yaoundé. He joined the Impact Santé Afrique team in January 2022 as a Project Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer.

“I believe that to significantly contribute to the improvement of population health, it is urgent to empower the most vulnerable and disease-affected communities to generate and use quality data. This will, among other things, boost the monitoring of coverage and quality of national programs and commitments, particularly through the use of the evidence generated for advocacy and programmatic actions.” Pascal Fouda

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LEANDRA SIMO

SIMO Leandra is a young Cameroonian woman with two professional Master’s degrees, one in Project Analysis and Evaluation from the University of Yaoundé II-Soa, and another in Social and Solidarity Economy from the University of RENNES 1 in France. Since September 2023, she has been working as a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Assistant at Impact Santé Afrique (ISA). She has expertise in operational research, project and program monitoring and evaluation. 

She worked for 6 years as a community verification agent and Research and M&E Assistant at the Institute for Research, Socio-economic Development, and Communication (IRESCO). 

She possesses skills in computer science, as well as in planning, data collection, and analysis. She believes that a better world is possible by ensuring the health of the population through quality data, thereby enabling decision-makers to take optimal actions to eradicate diseases affecting the most vulnerable populations.

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GILDAS NDJOME

The resilience of vulnerable people is an objective that has always guided his actions since his early days in the humanitarian field. With an extensive practical experience in the prevention and management of malaria and HIV, Gildas has accumulated knowledge throughout his career on community-driven surveillance. He is convinced that community involvement is the key to eradicating malaria and HIV.

His experience as social cohesion project coordinator at JRS (Jesuit Refugee Service), enabled him to help promote the economic and social participation of Central African refugees and local populations in eastern Cameroon.

After studying History of International Relations at the University of Yaoundé I (Department of Germanic Languages, Literatures and Civilizations), he enrolled at the Catholic University of Central Africa, where he obtained a Master’s degree in Human Rights and Humanitarian Action, specializing in Management and Evaluation of Humanitarian Projects. He further developed his practical skills with a Certificate in Humanitarian Action at Fordham University (USA), where the main learning theme was the values and foundations of humanitarian action.

He is currently pursuing his research at the Centre de Recherche et de Formation Doctorale (CRFD) at the University of Yaoundé I in the field of educational science management. The subject of his thesis is “the effectiveness of implementing the right to education in humanitarian contexts in Cameroon: the case of pre-school and community centers”.

His strengths lie in his professional conscientiousness and openness to learning.

Eric Tchinda

Eric Tchinda Meli, a nurse with 25 years of public health experience, holds various positions in healthcare institutions and has experience in public health management. As the country manager for Jhpiego, a nonprofit organization in Cameroon, he was responsible for overseeing project development and recruitment. His portfolio increased from one to five projects, thanks to the exceptional relationship he established with the Department of Health, donors, and the organization. His current job is Technical Advisor at Impact Santé Afrique, an African non-governmental organization that is striving to fight malaria in Africa. Eric’s experience includes monitoring and evaluating projects, writing follow-up reports to donor, and collaborating with various organizations, such as USAID, the Global Fund, GAVI, EXXON MOBIL, CDC and NOBLE ENERGY.

Edith Enama

Passionate about communications and marketing, Edith holds a professional degree in organizational communications from ESSTIC. Before joining Impact Santé Afrique, she worked first as a content creator, then as marketing manager for OD Campus, a communications agency that helps companies and young entrepreneurs optimize their branding and prospecting on LinkedIn, then as marketing manager for Spacekola, a company specialized in IT services, in particular the creation of websites and mobile applications. As part of her commitment to humanitarian actions that have an impact on our communities, Edith decided to join forces in the fight against malaria, a disease that still wreaks havoc. Dedicated and dynamic, she intends to use her skills to help eliminate malaria in Africa alongside Impact Santé Afrique.