Science & Medicine
Isatou Jallow
Nutritionist and gender advocate
A Gambian legacyIsatou Jallow is a nutritionist and development specialist whose work has connected food security, gender equality and public policy. She served as Chief of Gender at the World Food Programme and founded AfriCAN. Her international advisory work advocates placing nutrition and women at the centre of development and public-health responses.
THEIR MARK ON HISTORY
01Served as Chief of Gender at the World Food Programme.
02Founded AfriCAN and joined the board of ICARS.
SOURCES & FURTHER READING01International Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Solutions02NEPAD nutrition programme03AfriCAN leadership
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