Prof. Hadiza Galadanci
Women’s Health Advisor
Hadiza Galadanci is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Bayero University Kano, Nigeria, and the Director of a World Bank-supported Africa Center of Excellence for Population Health and Policy.
Prof. Galadanci has published over 100 articles and serves as an inspiring model for women, particularly women in clinical academia, as the first female obstetrician and professor to be trained in the Kano region of Nigeria. She has won multiple awards for her leading work in maternal health, including the FIGO Women Award in 2018 and the 2023 Heroine of Health Award.
Prof. Galadanci has served as a member of several initiatives, including AlignMNH. She has trained and mentored over 2,000 students and established a successful research network.
Prof. Galadanci was recently named one of the 100 most influential people in health in 2024 by TIME magazine.
