​Dr. Etienne Ngeh
Dr. Etienne Ngeh is a dedicated healthcare professional, educator, and researcher with extensive experience in physiotherapy and public health. As a Senior Programme Facilitator at Open Dreams, he brings a wealth of expertise shaped by over a decade of service in physiotherapy education, clinical practice, and health promotion.
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Dr. Ngeh’s journey began with a BSc. in Physiotherapy from St. Louis University, Cameroon, where he graduated with the support of a partial scholarship. Following his graduation, he embarked on a dual career as an instructor and clinical/community physiotherapist in Bamenda, contributing significantly to the training of over 250 physiotherapy students at St. Louis University since 2009.
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He pursued an MSc. in Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation at the University of Chester, UK, supported by a partial scholarship. Upon his return to Cameroon in 2017, Dr. Ngeh assumed leadership roles as Head of the Physiotherapy Department at St. Louis University and Head of Physiotherapy Services at Regional Hospital Bamenda. In these positions, he focused on enhancing service quality, strengthening the workforce, and advancing scientific research among undergraduate biomedical students.
Driven by a belief in evidence-based health education, Dr. Ngeh founded the Research Organization for Health Education and Rehabilitation-Cameroon (ROHER-CAM). This nonprofit organization addresses the burden of non-communicable diseases by promoting rehabilitative services and delivering health education informed by local data. Through community outreach, radio programmes, and targeted patient education, ROHER-CAM has become a vital resource for health promotion in Cameroon.
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Dr. Ngeh’s leadership extended to the African Rehabilitation Network (ARN), which he founded at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. ARN has become a collaborative platform for rehabilitation professionals across Africa, offering guidance documents, webinars, and other resources to strengthen workforce capacity in the region.
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As research fellow at Sheffield Hallam University, Dr. Ngeh’s research focuses on physiotherapy-led interventions for individuals at risk of cardiovascular diseases in Cameroon. His work aims to develop evidence-based strategies to build the capacity of the physiotherapy workforce and improve patient outcomes in Cameroon and beyond through his strong networking.
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Through Open Dreams, Dr. Ngeh leverages his academic, clinical, and organizational leadership experience to inspire and mentor young scholars, promote health equity, and advocate for policy changes informed by evidence-based research. His unwavering commitment to education, innovation, and collaboration makes him a transformative leader in healthcare and an invaluable asset to the Open Dreams mission.
