Maureen Achebe, daughter of celebrated late novelist Chinua Achebe, has been honoured with the Brigham and Women’s Hospital 2024 Faculty Development and Diversity Award.
The announcement was made by her brother, Chidi Achebe, on LinkedIn on July 2, 2024.
Chidi Achebe, who serves as the chairman of the African Integrated Development Enterprise Public Benefit Corporation, shared that Maureen was notified of her award in a letter dated July 2, 2024. He expressed his pride and gratitude in his post, stating, “To God be the glory always! Ekenedili Chukwunna!
Maureen Achebe is an accomplished medical professional with a significant portfolio of roles. She serves as the President of AIDE Healthcare International, Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, Director of the Brigham and Women’s Hospital Outpatient Infusion Center, Clinical Director of the Non-Malignant Hematology Clinic, and Director of the Brigham and Women’s Hospital Sickle Cell Program.