The Mental Toll: Understanding the Impact of Infectious Disease Outbreaks on Youth Mental Health in Africa

Dr. Frankline S. Wirsiy, a distinguished Global Public Health Professional with over a decade of experience, holds a PhD in Public Health. He currently serves as the Community Mobilization Coordinator for the second CAMPHIA Survey in Cameroon, a PEPFAR/US CDC-funded project primarily implemented by the Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Board (CBCHB).

His leadership in community mobilization, global health security, disease control, and prevention reflects his dedication to driving global health progress. Dr. Wirsiy, a member of the inaugural Youth Advisory Team for Health (YAT4H) at Africa CDC remains focused on advocacy and community-driven approaches to improve global health outcomes.