Lukoye Atwoli, the son to Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has been elected among 100 bright minds globally to the National Academy of Medicine on Monday 21, October, a remarkable feat which entrenches his status in the field of medicine globally.
Being elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) is a significant honor that recognizes individuals for their exceptional contributions to health and medicine. Membership provides a platform to influence health policy and research, helping to advance public health and improve healthcare quality on a national and global scale.
Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the NAM plays a vital role in addressing health challenges and informing policymakers on critical issues.
Taking to his official X account on Tuesday 22, October, Francis Atwoli celebrated and congratulated his son for the notable milestone. The trade unionist praised his son for continuing to fly the Kenyan flag high within his discipline.
"God Bless You, as you continue to make Kenya and Africa proud in the world of Academia and professionalism", Atwoli wrote.
The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) on Monday 21, October announced the election of 90 regular members and 10 international members during its annual meeting, where Lukoye Atwoli was also announced and honored.
"For contributions to mentor health care, policy, and education, and epidemiology program for the African and Global Medical and Psychiatric Association", Lukoye was feted as other delegates clapped on.
“This class of new members represents the most exceptional researchers and leaders in health and medicine, who have made significant breakthroughs, led the response to major public health challenges, and advanced health equity,” said NAM President Victor J. Dzau while revealing persons elected to the body.
Lukoye who serves as the Dean of the Agha Khan University is a Professor in Psychiatry with extensive leadership, teaching, and academic research experience.
Being an electee of the National Academy of Medicine means that Lukoye's expertise will be necessary to support NAM’s work to address the pressing health and scientific challenges faced worldwide today.
"It is my privilege to welcome these esteemed individuals to the National Academy of Medicine", NAM President Victor J. Dzau said.
Prof. Atwoli Lukoye is academically rich with a Bachelor of Medicine from Moi University, a Bachelor of Surgery from Moi University, a Masters in Psychiatry from Nairobi University, PhD from the Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health at the University of Cape Town in South Africa.
He is a Visiting Scientist at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health and an Honorary Associate Professor at the Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health, University of Cape Town. He is an international Faculty member at the Global Health Institute, Duke University, and an external examiner for multiple universities.
The professor practices and leads mental health research both locally and globally. Globally, he is a member of the World Health Organization body on the World Mental Health Surveys Consortium.
