12/12/2024
Spotlight on our incredible founder Therese Shema ✨🤩💚
Meet Our Guest: Dr. Therese Shema Nzayisenga 🌍💉
We are honored to introduce Dr. Therese Shema Nzayisenga, a trailblazing medical doctor with a deep passion for global health research and climate change 🌱✨. Her remarkable career focuses on the critical intersection of health and climate, reflecting her commitment to building sustainable, resilient health systems in Africa.
As a Young Emerging Scientists fellow and a Clinton Global Initiative University 2023 alumna, Dr. Shema is already making significant strides in her field. She is the youngest recipient of the prestigious 2023 GLIDE Falcon Grant, where her groundbreaking research explored the effects of climate change on malaria elimination in Zambia 🦟📊. Her findings have been shared on both local and international platforms, highlighting her dedication to advancing healthcare solutions for the African population.
Dr. Shema is also the founder and director of the Climate Justice Foundation, a local NGO committed to promoting green literacy among children and young people in Zambia 🌍📚. She is a powerful advocate against refugee inequalities, championing inclusivity and the rights to healthcare and education for marginalized communities.
Currently, Dr. Shema works at Medland Hospital and serves as a part-time researcher at the Zambia National Public Health Institute. Her unwavering passion for climate-health sustainability and policy advocacy ensures that her work will continue to impact communities across Zambia and beyond 🌟.
Join us as we learn from Dr. Shema’s inspiring journey and her vision for a healthier, more equitable future. 💬✨