Hadiza Galadanci
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Professor Hadiza Galadanci | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | Hadiza Shehu Galadanci |
| Education | Obstetrics and gynaecology |
| Alma mater | Ahmadu Bello University |
| Occupations | Gynaecologist, obstetrician, educator, researcher |
| Known for | Advocacy for maternal health and child health |
| Notable work | Research on postpartum hemorrhage; E-MOTIVE study |
Hadiza Galadanci FRCOG FWACS is a Nigerian obstetrician and medical academic. The first female obstetrician and professor trained in Kano State,[1] Galadanci is professor of obstetrics and gynaecology at Bayero University, Kano.[2][3] She is known for her pioneering contributions to improved obstetric outcomes.[1] An advocate for maternal health in Nigeria and globally, Galadanci is the director of the Africa Center of Excellence for Population Health and Policy, a World Bank-supported initiative aimed at advancing healthcare research and policy in Africa.[4][5]
Hadiza Galadanci earned her medical degree (MBBS) in 1987 from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.[6] She became a fellow of the West African College of Surgeons (FWACS) in 1998 and a member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (MRCOG) in 2002. In 2014, she achieved fellowship status (FRCOG) with the same institution.[6] Galadanci also earned an MSc in Reproductive and Sexual Health Research from University College London and a diploma from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.[4] She also completed a project management diploma at the Galilee International Management Institute in 2018.[6]
Career and contributions
Galadanci has dedicated her career to improving maternal and child health in Nigeria and globally.[7][8] She has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles in prominent journals and has trained and mentored over 2,000 students in her field.[9][10] Her contributions include leading research on postpartum hemorrhage and participating in the E-MOTIVE study to reduce maternal mortality.[11][12][13][14]
She is also involved in global health initiatives such as AlignMNH, supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and USAID.[4][15] Her work has been recognized through awards, including the Heroine of Health Award in 2023 and her inclusion in TIME magazine's 100 Most Influential People in Health in 2024.[16][17]
