Dr. Iniobong Ekong | Vaccine | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Iniobong Ekong is a public health researcher affiliated with the Federal Capital Territory Health & Human Services Secretariat, Abuja, Nigeria, with expertise in women’s health, non-communicable diseases, and health systems research in low- and middle-income settings. He has authored 6 peer-reviewed publications indexed in Scopus, attracting 190 citations and achieving an h-index of 3, reflecting the growing influence of his work. His research emphasizes participatory and community-based approaches, notably employing Photovoice methodology to amplify the lived experiences of women of reproductive age facing health inequities. Dr. Ekong has collaborated extensively, working with over 170 co-authors across multidisciplinary and international teams, strengthening evidence generation and policy relevance. His scholarship contributes to improved understanding of structural and social barriers to healthcare access, supporting more inclusive public health interventions and informing decision-making to advance equitable health outcomes in Nigeria and comparable global contexts.