NEGST ALUMNUS HONORED
NEGST alumnus, Dr. Peter Okaalet was one of nine heroes of global health to be honored at the TIME Global Health Summit in New York November 1-3, 2005, for global health initiatives he and his organization have led that can serve as models to others. Dr. Okaalet is a medical doctor and Africa Director of MAP International, which has been on the forefront in the HIV/AIDS campaign. He obtained an MDiv and a master of Theology from NEGST before joining map international.
Other heroes in his team are:
- CHAPEL HILL, N.C.: Kimberly Chapman of Carolina for Kibera, Africa's Largest Urban Slum Located near Nairobi, Kenya
- NEW JERSEY: Retired Merck Chairman and CEO Dr. P. Roy Vagelos
- SEATTLE: Ezra Teshome of the Rotary International Polio Eradication Program
- BANGLADESH: Mufaweza (Mustari) Khan, Co-Founder of Concerned Women for Family Development
- CONGO: Dr. Ngoma Miezi (Leon) Kintaudi, Rural Health Medical Director
- KENYA: Peter Okaalet, Africa Director of MAP International
- NIGERIA: Dora Akunyili, Head, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration
- THAILAND: Mechai Viravaidya, Chairman of Population and Community Development Association
- UNITED KINGDOM: Andrea Coleman, Founder of Northampton shire-based Riders for Health