Hadiza Galadanci

Professor
Hadiza Galadanci
Born
Hadiza Shehu Galadanci

Kano, Nigeria
EducationObstetrics and gynaecology
Alma materAhmadu Bello University
OccupationsGynaecologist, obstetrician, educator, researcher
Known forAdvocacy for maternal health and child health
Notable workResearch on postpartum hemorrhage; E-MOTIVE study

Hadiza Galadanci FRCOG FWACS is a Nigerian obstetrician and medical academic. The first female obstetrician and professor trained in Kano State,[1] Galadanci is professor of obstetrics and gynaecology at Bayero University, Kano.[2][3] She is known for her pioneering contributions to improved obstetric outcomes.[1] An advocate for maternal health in Nigeria and globally, Galadanci is the director of the Africa Center of Excellence for Population Health and Policy, a World Bank-supported initiative aimed at advancing healthcare research and policy in Africa.[4][5]

Education and background

Hadiza Galadanci earned her medical degree (MBBS) in 1987 from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.[6] She became a fellow of the West African College of Surgeons (FWACS) in 1998 and a member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (MRCOG) in 2002. In 2014, she achieved fellowship status (FRCOG) with the same institution.[6] Galadanci also earned an MSc in Reproductive and Sexual Health Research from University College London and a diploma from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.[4] She also completed a project management diploma at the Galilee International Management Institute in 2018.[6]

Career and contributions

Galadanci has dedicated her career to improving maternal and child health in Nigeria and globally.[7][8] She has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles in prominent journals and has trained and mentored over 2,000 students in her field.[9][10] Her contributions include leading research on postpartum hemorrhage and participating in the E-MOTIVE study to reduce maternal mortality.[11][12][13][14]

She is also involved in global health initiatives such as AlignMNH, supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and USAID.[4][15] Her work has been recognized through awards, including the Heroine of Health Award in 2023 and her inclusion in TIME magazine's 100 Most Influential People in Health in 2024.[16][17]

Awards and recognition

  • FIGO Women Award (2018)[18]
  • Heroine of Health Award (2023)[16]
  • TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in Health (2024)[3][17]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Ekugo, Ngozi (24 September 2023). "Nigerian Doctor presents innovations to treat bleeding after childbirth". Nairametrics.
  2. ↑ "Our team: Hadiza Galadanci – Women's Health Advisor". The Global Surgery Foundation.
  3. 1 2 Ducharme, Jamie (2 May 2024). "Hadiza Shehu Galadanci: A simple aid for maternal mortality". TIME.
  4. 1 2 3 "Leadership: Members". Align MNH. 2023. Retrieved 25 November 2024. Profile: Prof. Hadiza Galadanci
  5. ↑ DAMAGUM, Fatima (30 September 2023). "Proffering solutions to Post Partum Haemorrhage: The story of Professor Hadiza Galadanci at 78th UNGA". Daily Trust. Retrieved 3 January 2026.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. 1 2 3 "Prof Hadiza Shehu Galadanci – The importance of mentorship to develop future female leaders". The ACE Impact Project – Africa Higher Education Centres of Excellence. 11 August 2021.
  7. ↑ Iliyasu, Z.; Kabir, M.; Galadanci, H. S; Abubakar, I. S.; Aliyu, M. H. (13 November 2006). "Awareness and attitude of antenatal clients towards HIV voluntary counselling and testing in Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria". Nigerian Journal of Medicine. 14 (1): 27–32. doi:10.4314/njm.v14i1.37131. PMID 15832639.
  8. ↑ Johnstone, R.; Smith, A. (2023). Global case studies in maternal and child health. Oxford University Press.
  9. ↑ "Hadiza Galadanci's Research on ResearchGate". Retrieved 25 November 2024.
  10. ↑ "Shattering Glass Ceilings: Prof. Hadiza Galadanci's Impactful Journey in Obstetrics and Gynecology". BONews Service. 23 October 2023.
  11. ↑ Aimuengheuwa, Joan (10 October 2023). "Meet Professor Hadiza Galadanci whose Invention Could Save 60,000 from Childbirth-related Deaths Annually". TechEconomy | Tech | Business | Economy.
  12. ↑ Bernard, Zino (29 September 2023). "Nigerian Doctor, Hadiza Galadanci: Saving Mothers from PPH". Afrolady.
  13. ↑ "Five innovators shaping the Future of Health". The Optimist. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. § "Dr. Hadiza Galadanci, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bayero University Kano". 'Tackling maternal mortality has been my life mission'
  14. ↑ A roadmap to combat postpartum haemorrhage between 2023 and 2030. Geneva: World Health Organization. 2023. ISBN 978-92-4-008180-2. Archived (PDF) from the original on 14 March 2024.
  15. ↑ Tijani, Mayowa (13 September 2023). "Gates Foundation Goalkeepers report spotlights two Nigerian doctors changing the world". TheCable.
  16. 1 2 "Prof. Hadiza Galadanci Gets Heroine of Health 2023 Award: The first to be honoured in Nigeria, amongst the 65 Recognized Globally". Bayero University, (BUK). Retrieved 25 November 2024.
  17. 1 2 "TIME100 Health: Innovators". TIME. 2024.
  18. ↑ "FIGO Women Award 2018". International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO). 19 July 2023. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
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