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Biography

Dr David Onchonga is a public health scholar with a PhD in Health Sciences (Summa Cum Laude) from the University of Pécs, Hungary. He also holds a Master of Public Health and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health from Kenyatta University, Kenya, as well as a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Higher Education) from the University of Sunderland, UK. His academic and professional training spans epidemiology, health systems management, and higher education pedagogy, complemented by fellowships in Monitoring and Evaluation and the UK Higher Education Academy (FHEA).

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities

Education/Academic qualification

Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education, University of Sunderland

Award Date: 11 Oct 2024

Doctor of Philosophy, University of Pecs

Award Date: 11 Oct 2022

Master of Public Health, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Award Date: 23 Dec 2016

Bachelor of Science, (Environmental Health), Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Award Date: 26 Jun 2009

External positions

Keywords

  • Addiction
  • Public Health
  • public policy
  • Mental Health
  • Medical Education
  • Epidemiology
  • Behaviour Change
  • clinical psychology

Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years

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