Licenced public health professional, working at the intersection of immunisation systems, disease surveillance, and global health policy — currently undergoing training in Global Health at the University of Geneva, one of the world's foremost centres for international health governance.
Simon Boakye is a Public Health Professional from Ghana, currently pursuing a Master of Science in Global Health at the University of Geneva, Switzerland - one of the world's foremost centres for international health governance, diplomacy, and policy. Simon offer over three years of field practice and has supported drive routine immunisation coverage to 95% across all antigens in his operational areas, contributing to one of the core benchmarks of a high-performing immunisation system.
His field experience spans vaccination and immunisation programme delivery, infectious and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance, mass campaign operations, and last-mile outreach planning - including critical technical support to districts and regions during the COVID-19 response, national Polio campaign, and the Measles-Rubella campaigns in Ghana. These were high-stakes, high-complexity operations conducted in partnership with the Ministry of Health Ghana, government health directorates, NGOs, CSOs, and international development partners. His work sits at the intersection of epidemiology, data, and implementation - translating evidence into action that protects communities at the last mile.
As the Founder of EquiHealth Academy, Simon extends this commitment beyond his own career: building scalable leadership development pathways that mentor and empower the next generation of public health professionals, especially, those from underserved communities who are too often excluded from global health opportunities. He believes that true health security depends on resilient, locally-rooted systems and on people who have lived the realities they are working to change.
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Beyond academia, Simon has contributed to real-world policy impact. As Deputy General Secretary of the Ghana Public Health Association (2020–2022), he was part of the advocacy effort that contributed to Ghana's Parliament passing an excise tax policy on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages - a landmark public health victory in nutrition policy. He has served on committees for national public health projects under internationally sponsored funds, sharpening his ability to navigate multi-stakeholder environments and deliver across sectors and cultures.
He holds a Bachelor of Public Health in Disease Control from the University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ghana, and certifications in health policy, epidemiology, project management, and health leadership from the University of Washington's Professional Development Programme. He has also trained in global public health practice with the Global Health and Education Project (GHEP), Inc. (Washington D.C.) and Child Family Health International (San Francisco).
Simon brings rare depth — field experience, quantitative skills, policy exposure, and Geneva-based global health training to any team working on immunisation, epidemic response, health systems strengthening, or data-for-health programmes. He is available for collaborations, junior professional officer positions, consultancies, and fellowship programmes aligned with his mission.
With 39 million projected deaths by 2050, AMR is the silent pandemic hiding in plain sight. This policy analysis examines the newly adopted GAP-AMR 2026–2036, lessons from Switzerland and the EU, and asks the urgent question: are we finally ready to act?
Documenting the Bundibugyo Outbreak — For Science, For Communities, For the World.
A comprehensive, data-driven analysis exploring the epidemiological trends, health impacts, and strategic interventions essential for combating these intersecting public health threats.
A strategic deep-dive into the evolving requirements of health data analytics, identifying key trends and skills needed to bridge the gap between data and impact.
Applied research and practicum projects in global health policy, health systems, and epidemiology conducted as part of the Master of Science in Global Health programme. Outputs will include policy briefs, epidemiological analyses, and field placements. Details will be published here as they are completed.
Founded and leading EquiHealth Academy, a leadership development platform that mentors and equips students and early-career professionals from underserved communities with the tools, networks, and opportunities to contribute meaningfully to global public health. Developing curriculum, partnerships, and capacity-building initiatives that address structural barriers in the global health workforce pipeline.
Visit EquiHealth Academy →Contributed to supporting the Ghana Health Service in strengthening routine immunisation delivery and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance across districts and regions in Ghana. Contributed to achieving 95% coverage across all routine vaccines — meeting WHO and Gavi benchmarks for high-performing immunisation systems. Supported outreach strategies for hard-to-reach and underserved populations.
Provided technical support to districts and regions during three high-priority mass vaccination campaigns: the national COVID-19 response, the Polio eradication campaign, and the Measles-Rubella campaign in Ghana. Responsibilities included microplanning, cold chain monitoring, adverse event reporting, and real-time data quality assurance. Worked in close coordination with Programme Directors, WHO country office Ghana, UNICEF, and NGO field teams.
As Deputy General Secretary of the Ghana Public Health Association, I contributed to the multi-stakeholder advocacy campaign that resulted in Ghana's Parliament passing an excise tax policy on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) — a landmark nutrition policy victory. Served on national public health project committees under internationally sponsored programme, gaining experience in evidence-based policy translation and multi-sector negotiation.
This timeline is updated as new projects, research outputs, and field engagements are completed. Check back regularly.
Sharing expertise in global public health, health systems strengthening, and professional development to drive meaningful change
