Curated July 2025
The African & Caribbean diaspora is quietly powering patient care, public-health policy, and clinical innovation across GCC hospitals and clinics. Use this starter directory to find culturally attuned specialists, potential speakers, or peer mentors.
Know someone we missed? To be included on the list, please fill out this google form, we will make sure they will be included in the next update. 
| Name | Specialty / Title | City & Country | Workplace | Nationality* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Dominique Eugene | Clinical Psychologist | Abu Dhabi, UAE | University Health Center | Haitian-American |
| Dr Bibian Ofoegbu | Consultant Neonatologist | Abu Dhabi, UAE | Corniche Hospital NICU | Nigerian |
| Dr Ebere Okereke | Public-Health Physician (Global Health Security) | Abu Dhabi, UAE | Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity | Nigerian |
| Jadesola Oginni | Specialist Midwife | Dubai, UAE | King’s College Hospital Dubai | Nigerian |
| Gladys Ifechi Darlington | Healthcare Assistant | Dubai, UAE | King’s College Hospital London – Dubai | Nigerian |
| Vanessa Ofori | Occupational Therapist | Dubai, UAE | ATIC Psychological Counselling Center | Ghanaian |
| Juliet N. Mofor | Certified Nursing Assistant | Abu Dhabi, UAE | Private Clinic | Cameroonian |
How to Use This List
- Referrals & Second Opinions: Leverage shared cultural context for smoother patient communication.
- Panelists & Media Experts: Tap their frontline insight for health features, conferences, or CSR campaigns.
- Mentorship & Networking: Connect with peers who understand the unique career path of Black practitioners in the Gulf.
Our full PDF Directory is Coming Soon
A complimentary download packed with LinkedIn links, concise bios, and direct contact emails will be released shortly. Stay tuned for the drop on AfricanExpatsMagazine.com.
Compiled by African Expats Magazine, empowering diaspora across the Middle East.
