Beyond hosting conversations on Coffee With Ada, I work with organisations and leaders to translate complex public policy and development issues into clear strategies and stories. Below is a selection of articles, strategy pieces, and convenings I’ve led or contributed to.

Feature & Advocacy Articles

• Last Mile Delivery: How Borno State is Reaching Children in Conflict Zones with Routine Immunisation Services – Nigeria Health Watch / Gavi
  Long‑form feature on delivering vaccines in conflict‑affected Borno State through frontline workers and adaptive strategies.
  Read article › https://www.gavi.org/vaccineswork/last-mile-delivery-how-borno-state-reaching-children-conflict-zones-routine
• Health workers who deliver: LUTH’s resolve to help COVID-19 positive mothers give birth safely – Nigeria Health Watch
  Read article > https://articles.nigeriahealthwatch.com/health-workers-who-deliver-luths-resolve-to-help-covid-19-positive-mothers-give-birth-safely/
• In Safe Hands: First complex heart surgery at Reddington Hospital a huge success despite COVID-19 – Nigeria Health Watch
  Read article > https://articles.nigeriahealthwatch.com/in-safe-hands-first-complex-heart-surgery-at-reddington-hospital-a-huge-success-despite-covid-19/
• If you build it, they will come; The organisations transforming cancer care in Nigeria – Nigeria Health Watch
  Read article > https://articles.nigeriahealthwatch.com/if-you-build-it-they-will-come-the-organisations-transforming-cancer-care-in-nigeria/
• Rise Up and Walk: How one charity is bringing orthopaedic care to Nigerians – Nigeria Health Watch
  Read article: https://articles.nigeriahealthwatch.com/rise-up-and-walk-how-one-charity-is-bringing-orthopaedic-care-to-nigerians/
• Lessons from Kenya: from Research to Nation Building – Nigeria Health Watch
  Read article: https://articles.nigeriahealthwatch.com/lessons-from-kenya-from-research-to-nation-building/
• Can Philanthropy Spark Life into Healthcare in Nigeria? The example of ObiJackson Children’s Hospital – Nigeria Health Watch
  Read article > https://innovation-village.com/can-philanthropy-spark-life-healthcare-nigeria-example-obijackson-childrens-hospital/
• Extraordinary Humans – The Hospitals For Humanity Team visits Abuja – Nigeria Health Watch
  Read article > https://articles.nigeriahealthwatch.com/extraordinary-humans-the-hospitals-for-humanity-team-visits-abuja/
• Julia Burke Maternity Centre blends trado-modern methods to provide quality care – Nigeria Health Watch
  Read article > https://articles.nigeriahealthwatch.com/julia-burke-maternity-centre-blends-trado-modern-methods-to-provide-quality-care/

Policy/Research Contributions

• Co‑author, “Engaging stakeholders to identify gaps and develop strategies to inform evidence use for health policymaking in Nigeria” – Pan African Medical Journal (2022)
  Contributed to stakeholder engagement and documentation in a multi‑author study on evidence use in Nigerian health policy. (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
• Co-author, “Prioritizing the mental health needs of pregnant adolescents in sub- Saharan Africa” – Journal of Global Health Neurology and Psychiatry (2022)
• Moderator & Contributor, #Innovation4HealthNaija Sessions and Nigeria Health Watch Reports
  Served as moderator and content contributor for sessions and reports on primary health care and health innovation in Nigeria. (nigeriahealthwatch.com)

Thought Leadership & Profiles

• Quoted Expert, “Unique Models Fuse Science with Journalism in Nigeria” – The Open Notebook
  Featured as Editor‑in‑Chief of Nigeria Health Watch, discussing science journalism, audience engagement, and building science‑savvy editorial teams. (theopennotebook.com)
• Photography Credit, Roy Family Award Feature “Innovation Key to Nigerian Start‑up to Keep Food Fresh” – Harvard Kennedy School Belfer Center
  Photo credit for coverage of ColdHubs, a Nigerian climate‑smart agriculture enterprise recognised by the Roy Award. (belfercenter.org)
• LinkedIn Article – “You Can Sit in Boston and Still Impact Your Village: Lessons from South Sudan’s Former Health Minister”
  Reflective policy piece from the Africa Health Conference at Harvard, drawing leadership and diaspora engagement lessons for African health systems. (linkedin.com)
• Contributor/Interview Host – “Dr. Ikenna Omeje on Hospitals for Humanity” – Video & LinkedIn content
  Interview and storytelling content highlighting global surgery and Nigerian diaspora contributions to health access. (linkedin.com)

Convenings & Moderation

• Future of Health Conference (Nigeria Health Watch) – Moderator, curator, and editorial lead
  Led content design and post‑event reporting for high‑level national conferences on themes such as healthcare quality, innovation, and systems strengthening. (nigeriahealthwatch.com)
• #Innovation4HealthNaija & Other Thematic Webinars – Moderator & Session Framer
  Moderated sessions on primary health care and health innovation, providing introductory framing and synthesis. (nigeriahealthwatch.com)
• Coffee With Ada – Founder & Host
  Ongoing digital interview and storytelling platform featuring African and global voices in policy, development, and social impact (video, audio, and written formats). (about.me)

Consulting

• Kemdi Consulting – Founder and Principal Consultant

Work With Me
I partner with organisations on strategic communications, narrative development, and convenings focused on African development, health, and public policy.
For consulting or collaboration enquiries, contact: ada@kemdiconsulting.com.