Governance

The governance structure of the Infectious Disease Alliance ensures strategic oversight, transparency, and effective implementation of its mission.

The governance structure of the Infectious Disease Alliance ensures strategic oversight, transparency, and effective implementation of its mission. Strategic direction is defined by the General Assembly and the Board of Directors, while the Secretariat manages day-to-day operations with guidance from committees and the Advisory Council.

Values

Transparency

Accountability

Inclusivity

Evidence-based decision-making

Independence and integrity

These principles guide all governance and operational decisions within IDA.

Governance Structure

Board of Directors

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Rodrigo Scotini

Executive Director

Tine Rikke Jørgensen

One Health specialist, former WHO

Simone Mancini

Partnerships Lead, Global Sepsis Alliance

Anca Toma

Primary Healthcare Coalition (PHCC) Director

Salim Abdool Karim

Infectious diseases researcher, CAPRISA

Melanie Maia

Senior Research Consultant, WHO, GHTM, Lisbon

Jeffrey Mecaskey

Policy Director

Maureen Awuor

R&D Expert, Amref

Wuleta Lemma

Lecturer, Universidade Lusofona

Kaitlyn Yang

PHCC Associate

Committees

IDA's committees are the primary platforms where members develop technical priorities, policy recommendations, and advocacy initiatives. Committees consist of IDA member organisations and subject-matter experts.