Dr. Thierno Baldé

• Led WHO responses to Ebola (Guinea), COVID-19, cholera, and mpox in DRC

• Incident Manager in high-risk environments, including war zones and cities in crisis

• Coordinates life-saving logistics (medical supplies, vaccines), manages mass casualty events, and oversees safety of local and expat WHO teams

• Associate Professor, University of Montreal

• Published work in emergency medicine, public health crisis management, deployment of emergency medical teams in armed conflict zones

• Recognized internationally for leadership, courage and humanitarian impact

• Frequent speaker and advisor for global humanitarian emergency planning

Dr. Thierno Baldé is a highly respected physician and crisis manager for WHO, serving war-torn and epidemic-threatened communities throughout Africa and beyond. A native of Guinea with advanced Canadian training, Dr. Baldé has led emergency responses in Goma, Ebola outbreak zones, COVID-19 hotspots, and regions devastated by earthquake or violence. His courageous leadership in Goma, managing cholera and mpox outbreaks while ensuring staff and community safety under fire, has set an international standard for humanitarian medical practice.