A Consultant Dermatologist, Dr Folakemi Cole-Adeife, was announced among the six young dermatologists from around the world recognised for their contribution to supporting people with skin diseases.
The International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS) has announced the recipients of its 2025 Young Dermatologist International Achievement (YDIA) Awards.
Six dermatologists, each qualified for less than 15 years, have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to supporting people with skin diseases, particularly in under-served regions of the world.
One of the recipients from African region is Dr Olufolakemi Cole-Adeife who works at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, and an assistant editor of the Nigerian Journal of Dermatology.
Cole-Adeife delivered a range of
programmes to support World Skin Health Day as part of her drive to increase access to dermatological care in Nigeria.
She also focus on raising awareness of rare skin diseases, skin neglected tropical diseases in the country.
Other awardees are Dr Niraj Parajuli (West, South and Central Asia), Dr Esther Freeman, (North America – excluding Mexico and the Caribbean), Dr Bryan Guevara (East Asia, South-East Asia and Oceania) and Dr Jonathan Ho (Latin America – including Mexico and the Caribbean) and Dr Zenas Yiu (Europe).
Prof. Henry Lim, President, ILDS, said the passion of the awardees to play leading roles in their national and regional societies was commendable.
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Lim said the awardees increasing access to dermatological care for their patients was simply inspirational.
“We are delighted to recognise their achievements and look forward to meeting them in person at next year’s ILDS World Skin Summit in Cape Town, South Africa from Oct. 24 – 25, 2025.
Commenting on her award, Dr Cole-Adeife, representing Africa, said the award was the greatest honour and a powerful validation of her efforts as a global health dermatologist.
