Profile
I am a physician, epidemiologist, and global health strategist focused on translating evidence into action. My work spans global health security, vaccine strategy, real-world evidence, and health systems strengthening across academic, public-sector, and international settings.
I have worked across clinical leadership, outbreak response, policy analysis, and implementation, with experience that includes WHO AFRO, Johns Hopkins, the Tony Blair Institute, the United Nations, and public health agencies in the United States.
With training in medicine, epidemiology, and business, I bring a multidisciplinary perspective to complex health challenges.
My focus is on helping institutions strengthen preparedness, improve decision-making, and build more responsive, resilient, and effective systems.
I am particularly interested in work that bridges science, policy, and implementation, especially in the areas of health security, vaccines, infectious disease, and system transformation.
Explore my work
MY MOTIVATION
Strong public health leadership requires the ability to generate evidence, interpret complexity, engage institutions, and turn results into action. My work is grounded in that principle.
Across research, policy, and implementation, I focus on helping organizations strengthen preparedness, improve decision-making, and build more responsive, resilient, and effective systems. My perspective is shaped by experience across medicine, epidemiology, global advisory work, and frontline operational leadership.
Dr Banda Khalifa
Trusted across global health, policy and implementation
Education &
Training
My training spans medicine, business, and applied public health.
Additional training in Vaccine Science Policy, Pharmacoepidemiology, Clinical Trials & Evidence Synthesis.
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
MPH in Epidemiology and Biostatistics,
Johns Hopkins Carey Business School
MBA
University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry
MBChB/MD
Yale
Essentials of Global Health
Areas of expertise
(1) Real-World Evidence, Epidemiology & Evidence Translation
Applying epidemiologic methods, policy analysis, and research synthesis to inform practical decisions in public health and healthcare.
(2) Global Health Security & Emergency Preparedness
Supporting stronger systems for surveillance, response coordination, risk communication, and institutional resilience
(3) Health Systems Strengthening & Implementation Strategy
Designing practical approaches to improve performance, delivery, coordination, and scale across complex health environments.
(4) Vaccines, Therapeutics & Public Health Strategy
Advancing evidence-informed approaches to immunization, infectious disease priorities, regulatory strategy, and therapeutic access.
(5) Scientific Communications, Partnerships & External Engagement
Translating complex evidence for diverse audiences through scientific dialogue, cross-sector partnerships, and strategic engagement.
FEATURED WORK
My creative spirit comes alive in the digital realm. With nimble fingers flying across the keyboard, I craft clear experiences out of nothing but ones and zeroes.
MOTIVATION
More than a job, web design is an outlet for your vision. You have the power to take an idea from concept to reality. Your sites can tell a story, "show off a brand", or change lives. As the web expands, so do the possibilities. You also have the flexibility to work remotely or in a fun agency setting. And nothing beats the rush of seeing your live sites in action.
As a web designer, you get to blend art and technology to create "digital experiences" that inform, entertain, and inspire. Every day is different - one day you may be sketching site layouts on paper, the next you're coding up responsive page templates. Web design keeps you on your toes!
Selected Experience
Africa CDC – World Bank
Co-Investigator, Epidemiology & Surveillance
World Health Organization (WHO), African Region
Technical Advisory Group Member, Emergency Preparedness & Response (EPR-TAG)
Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
Health Delivery Advisor (Africa Vaccine Partnership)
Baltimore City Health Department, USA
Manager, COVID-19 Response Program
Selected
Honors
A selection of honors recognizing leadership, scholarship,
and contribution across medicine, public health, and global health.
Career Impact Award
Johns Hopkins University
Alumni Impact Award
University of Ghana School of Medicine
Research &
Publications
My research sits at the intersection of health security, vaccine policy, infectious disease epidemiology, and health systems.
Selected Publications
The Global Health Security Index is not predictive of vaccine roll-out responses among OECD countries
The global health security index is not predictive of coronavirus pandemic responses among OECD countries
Coverage of genetic therapies for spinal muscular atrophy across fee-for-service Medicaid programs
endorsements
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I have been privileged to know Dr. Banda Khalifa for many years, starting from when he first came to Hopkins as a graduate student. I have had the immense joy of working with him on various platforms and for many causes. Banda is a natural leader and a leader of leaders. He has a keen sense of purpose, a strong work ethic, a growth mindset, possibility thinking, a collaborative spirit, and a friendly demeanor. His people skills and negotiation skills have made him an ambassador for many groups and causes. His intellectual rigor and versatility as a coach, physician-scientist, public health leader, and consultant demonstrate his capacity to do many things well.
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I worked with Dr. Banda on the same team for two years. Banda demonstrated a strong commitment to team projects throughout our interaction and consistently delivered results as expected. He has a unique ability to relate well with team members. He is an effective multitasker and manages his tasks efficiently. Dr Banda is an exceptional public health leader who seeks to change the face of public health by preventing illness and promoting health.
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Dr. Banda is an exceptional physician, pharmacoepidemiologist, and global health expert who has distinguished himself both academically and professionally. I have worked closely with Dr. Banda on several projects at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and am always inspired by his wealth of knowledge, work ethic, and dedication to project objectives. In the course of my academic and professional journey, I have been privileged to meet a few amazing team players capable of consistently delivering first-class results; among them, Dr. Banda stands out. Dr. Banda can get the work done and is a valuable asset to any team. I highly recommend
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Dr Khalifa mentored me for grad school applications. Even though I was a complete stranger to him, he was extremely generous in offering help, reviewed my essays and kept encouraging me. Hope to pay it forward by helping my juniors
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I have been privileged to know Dr. Banda Khalifa for many years, starting from when he first came to Hopkins as a graduate student. I have had the immense joy of working with him on various platforms and for many causes. Banda is a natural leader and a leader of leaders. He has a keen sense of purpose, a strong work ethic, a growth mindset, possibility thinking, a collaborative spirit, and a friendly demeanor. His people skills and negotiation skills have made him an ambassador for many groups and causes. His intellectual rigor and versatility as a coach, physician-scientist, public health leader, and consultant demonstrate his capacity to do many things well.
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I worked with Dr. Banda on the same team for two years. Banda demonstrated a strong commitment to team projects throughout our interaction and consistently delivered results as expected. He has a unique ability to relate well with team members. He is an effective multitasker and manages his tasks efficiently. Dr Banda is an exceptional public health leader who seeks to change the face of public health by preventing illness and promoting health.
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Dr. Banda is an exceptional physician, pharmacoepidemiologist, and global health expert who has distinguished himself both academically and professionally. I have worked closely with Dr. Banda on several projects at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and am always inspired by his wealth of knowledge, work ethic, and dedication to project objectives. In the course of my academic and professional journey, I have been privileged to meet a few amazing team players capable of consistently delivering first-class results; among them, Dr. Banda stands out. Dr. Banda can get the work done and is a valuable asset to any team. I highly recommend
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Dr Khalifa mentored me for grad school applications. Even though I was a complete stranger to him, he was extremely generous in offering help, reviewed my essays and kept encouraging me. Hope to pay it forward by helping my juniors
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I have been privileged to know Dr. Banda Khalifa for many years, starting from when he first came to Hopkins as a graduate student. I have had the immense joy of working with him on various platforms and for many causes. Banda is a natural leader and a leader of leaders. He has a keen sense of purpose, a strong work ethic, a growth mindset, possibility thinking, a collaborative spirit, and a friendly demeanor. His people skills and negotiation skills have made him an ambassador for many groups and causes. His intellectual rigor and versatility as a coach, physician-scientist, public health leader, and consultant demonstrate his capacity to do many things well.
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I worked with Dr. Banda on the same team for two years. Banda demonstrated a strong commitment to team projects throughout our interaction and consistently delivered results as expected. He has a unique ability to relate well with team members. He is an effective multitasker and manages his tasks efficiently. Dr Banda is an exceptional public health leader who seeks to change the face of public health by preventing illness and promoting health.
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Dr. Banda is an exceptional physician, pharmacoepidemiologist, and global health expert who has distinguished himself both academically and professionally. I have worked closely with Dr. Banda on several projects at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and am always inspired by his wealth of knowledge, work ethic, and dedication to project objectives. In the course of my academic and professional journey, I have been privileged to meet a few amazing team players capable of consistently delivering first-class results; among them, Dr. Banda stands out. Dr. Banda can get the work done and is a valuable asset to any team. I highly recommend
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Dr Khalifa mentored me for grad school applications. Even though I was a complete stranger to him, he was extremely generous in offering help, reviewed my essays and kept encouraging me. Hope to pay it forward by helping my juniors
Let’s build stronger systems
CONTACT
I welcome opportunities for speaking, guest lectures, panels, advisory dialogue,
and scientific engagement across global health,
public health, and health systems strategy.