A visionary in healthcare leadership and an accomplished academic, Professor Reuben Agbons Eifediyi currently serves as the Chief Medical Director of Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, bringing to the role a wealth of expertise in clinical medicine, public health, and institutional development.

A renowned Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Ambrose Alli University since 2018, Prof. Eifediyi is a triple Fellow of the West African College of Surgeons (FWACS), the National Postgraduate Medical College (FMCOG), and the International College of Surgeons (FICS). His academic rigor and practical experience have placed him at the forefront of medical research and healthcare delivery in Nigeria.

Beyond the consulting room and lecture hall, Prof. Eifediyi is globally recognized for his work in Infectious Disease Epidemiology, with specific focus on outbreak response systems. He is an active member of an integrated global research consortium on Lassa fever, contributing critical insights to disease management and policy.

His postgraduate credentials in Leadership and Management in Global Health, Monitoring & Evaluation, and Project Management (all from the University of Washington, USA) reflect a unique blend of technical competence and strategic foresight. This rare mix of qualities has translated into a transformational leadership style that is already reshaping ISTH.