Plenary Speaker

Dr. Modupe Agueh McCracken

Public Health Advisor,
Benin Health Sector Regulatory Authority


Dr. Modupe Agueh McCracken
Plenary Topic: Harnessing digital innovations to revolutionise health systems: Opportunities for Global Impact.

Dr. Modupe Agueh McCracken, MD, MPH, FACOG is an Obstetrician/Gynecologist with an expertise in epidemiology. She currently serves as a public health advisor within Benin’s Autorité de Régulation du Secteur de la Santé (A.R.S). Her journey through healthcare systems in America, Africa, and Asia has equipped her with a profound understanding of the disparities that too often dictate health outcomes. Within A.R.S, she supports the development of strategic frameworks that seek to transform digital health from a distant promise into a reality that serves and empowers all members of the community, including women and children. Her work simultaneously aims to support the insertion of professional women and her younger colleagues. She believes in the added value of amplifying their voices and creating pathways for them to lead within the digital health ecosystem. She serves as a mentor to many young women and men in health and tech.