Amanda McClelland

Amanda McClelland

Amanda McClelland, senior vice president of Prevent Epidemics and Resolve to Save Lives, is a leading voice in global public health education — both in times of war and peace. She is a registered nurse who has served as a front-line health worker during the West Africa Ebola outbreak and is today a leader in educating public health systems around the world on how to mount a full-spectrum response to epidemics and pandemics.

Latest Articles

Opinion: National and local capacity key for Africa pandemic response

Opinion: National and local capacity key for Africa pandemic response

over 3 years ago // Global health

African countries such as Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Uganda have been testing new models to improve health protection. Investing in stronger national and local capacity may be the best hope, write Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng and Amanda McClelland in this op-ed.

Opinion: Africa is not fully ready for coronavirus

Opinion: Africa is not fully ready for coronavirus

almost 6 years ago // COVID-19

Africa faces uniquely immense challenges, with an elevated risk of outbreaks and an abundance of preparedness gaps. This op-ed shows how the region can balance response and preparedness to the novel coronavirus.