Emmanuella Benson is a sixth-year Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) student at the

University of Benin with a strong passion for public health, HIV advocacy, and research.

She volunteers over 120 hours monthly at the PEPFAR Pharmacy, University of Benin

Teaching Hospital, where she provides pharmaceutical care to persons living with or

affected by HIV. Her role includes managing adverse drug reactions, promoting access

to PEP and PrEP, and addressing stigma through trust-building interactions.

She leads the Research Team in the Public Health Committee of Pharmaceutical

Association of Nigerian Students, University of Benin, training peers on impactful public

health interventions. Her advocacy efforts have reached thousands, from underserved

populations to university students, promoting preventive measures like PrEP and PEP.

As a full member of the Person-Centered HIV Research Team (PeCHIVReT),

Emmanuella aims on translating research findings into practical solutions, including

strategies for reaching high-risk populations living with or affected with HIV.

Emmanuella recently graduated with a perfect GPA from the Faculty of Pharmacy,

University of Indonesia, where she studied phytomedicine research. She is dedicated to

reducing stigma, improving access to care, and fostering inclusive, patient-centered

approaches to combat HIV/AIDS in her community and beyond.