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Dr. Jamila Yakubu

Director, Program Medicines (Zipline)

Jamila Yakubu, DrPH, is a global health strategist focused on health systems strengthening and access to medicines across Sub-Saharan Africa and the United States.

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Africa’s Medicine Pledge Has Ambition, But Still Needs Accountability

Africa's pledge to make 60% of its medicines by 2040 has financing and political…

Dr. Jamila Yakubu

August 9, 2026

A Cancer Treatment Built for One Patient Just Cleared a 1,137-Person Trial

Africa’s Medicine Pledge Has Ambition, But Still Needs Accountability

To End Malaria, Delivery Must Become the Breakthrough

Africa Wants to Make Its Own Medicines. Can Political Promises Become Production?

A Cancer Treatment Built for One Patient Just Cleared a 1,137-Person Trial

Africa’s Medicine Pledge Has Ambition, But Still Needs Accountability

To End Malaria, Delivery Must Become the Breakthrough

Dr. Jamila Yakubu

Africa’s Medicine Pledge Has Ambition, But Still Needs Accountability

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Dr. Jamila Yakubu