Faith Alele

Dr. Faith Alele is a Senior Lecturer in Public Health at the School of Health, University of the Sunshine Coast. She holds a PhD in Health (2022) and an MPH&TM (2017) from James Cook University, alongside a MBBS from Igbinedion University (2010). Her clinical experience includes tropical medicine in rural Nigeria, focusing on maternal health, infectious diseases (Ebola, Lassa fever), and non-communicable diseases.

Her research spans public health, medical education, and occupational/heat-related illnesses. Notable grants include studies on Lassa fever and co-infections, rural generalist training, and gamification in medical education. She coordinates the Bachelor of Health Science program and teaches epidemiology courses. Awards include the Academic Medal (JCU, 2017) and Top Australian Epidemiological Association Student Prize (2016).

Affiliations include The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene and The Australasian Epidemiological Association. Her work emphasizes global health equity, with recent focus on pandemic preparedness and tropical disease control.