By Alimatu Jalloh
Freetown, Sierra Leone – July 23, 2025 — The University of Management and Technology (UNIMTECH) proudly announces that its Acting Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Osman Sankoh COR (Mallam O.), has been appointed to the Editorial Board of BMC Public Health, a leading international peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature.
The journal, renowned for its emphasis on disease epidemiology and public health determinants, selected Mallam O. in recognition of his exceptional editorial experience and significant scholarly contributions to global health.
Mallam O. brings a distinguished editorial portfolio, including current service as Associate Editor of Tropical Medicine and International Health and long-standing membership on the International Advisory Board of The Lancet Global Health. He previously served as Associate Editor for the International Journal of Epidemiology and PLOS One, stepping down in 2018 to focus on national development initiatives.
“This is a great honour both for me personally and for UNIMTECH as an institution committed to advancing research, innovation, and global collaboration,” said Professor Sankoh.
“It reflects our readiness to contribute meaningfully to the international public health discourse.”
Strengthening UNIMTECH’s Global Footprint
His appointment not only enhances UNIMTECH’s visibility as a hub for academic excellence but also aligns with the university’s mission to promote scholarship that transforms lives in Sierra Leone and beyond.
As Editorial Board Member, Professor Sankoh will:
– Shape the journal’s editorial strategy
– Guide peer review of submitted manuscripts
– Promote the publication of rigorous, policy-relevant research