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Ernest Madu (born February 18, 1960) is an internationally renowned entrepreneur, nuclear cardiologist, and academic. Dr. Madu’s work focuses on providing affordable public healthcare in low-resource nations.

A Passion for Medicine and the Global Community

Dr. Madu is the founder and chairman of the Heart Institute of the Caribbean, the leading hospital for cardiac surgery and care in the Caribbean region. Prior to founding the Heart Institute, Madu held various academic appointments at Universities throughout the United States, such as Vanderbilt University. Madu’s research concentrates on the management and health effects of globalization in susceptible populations. Richard Chazal, president of the American College of Cardiology, noted that Madu has made “great contributions to the College and to the international cardiovascular community.

A Drive for the Pursuit of Medicine

Professor Ernest Madu has had a distinguished career in clinical medicine and healthcare innovations. He is a pioneer in the development of healthcare infrastructure, health systems innovations and appropriate technology transfer to enhance quality and cost effectiveness of care in developing and low resource nations. He holds the academic rank of Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine and Imaging Technology and is respected globally for his contributions to cardiovascular medicine and health systems innovation. He is a leading expert in leveraging technology to bridge the access gap in quality healthcare delivery and has used his expertise in leading innovative and transformational healthcare projects in Africa and the Caribbean.

A Passionate Public Speaker with Ideas to Share

Professor Madu is frequently invited around the world to speak about disruptive approaches to healthcare delivery. His opinions are regularly sought by leading international organizations and think tanks like TED, World Policy Journal, General Electric, UNICEF, US-Africa Business Summit, World Healthcare Congress, The Commonwealth Fund and World Medical Tourism Association. Prof Madu has published more than 100 scientific papers in peer reviewed medical journals and his work has been profiled in leading journals and magazines. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, the European Society of Cardiology and the Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh, and was most recently awarded the fellowship of the International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences. Professor Madu is the Managing Partner of IHS Group, Nashville, USA and also serves as Chairman and CEO of the Heart Institute of the Caribbean, Jamaica.

Dr. Ernest Madu

Ernest Madu is a nuclear cardiologist whose work focuses on providing affordable public healthcare in low-resource nations. He has spearheaded several global initiatives and humanitarian projects to improve health outcomes for the most underserved.

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Honors And Awards

Named among the "100 Most Influential People in Healthcare" by Grupo Mídia at its awards ceremony held in Düsseldorf, Germany, at MEDICA 2017.
Distinguished Award (International Service) from the American College of Cardiology (ACC). The award was presented at the Convocation of the college's 66th Annual Scientific Session in Washington, D.C., March 2017.
Global Health Champion Award, 2016, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, USA.
Innovation Award from National Commercial Bank (NCB). The award was presented at the NCB's annual national awards programme for Small and Medium Enterprises, October 2014.
Corporate Social Responsibility Award for a Small Organization from AMCHAM Jamaica. The award was presented at the AMCHAM Business and Civic Leadership Awards for Excellence 2016, October 2015
Corporate Social Responsibility Award for a Small Organization from AMCHAM Jamaica. The award was presented at the AMCHAM Business and Civic Leadership Awards for Excellence 2016, October 2016
Civic Leadership Individual Award from AMCHAM Jamaica. The award was presented at the AMCHAM Business and Civic Leadership Awards for Excellence 2016, October 2016

Water Is The Answer 501(c)(3)

Water Is The Answer is a global nonprofit focused on providing clean water worldwide to families and children who need it most. Founded by Dr. Madu’s son, entrepreneur and financier Kristofer Madu, Dr. Madu has served on the board of Water Is The Answer for more than 7 years. The organization has built wells in rural villages, providing clean water in communities of thousands.

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IHS Group

Founded by Dr. Madu, IHS Group is a global investments and financial services holding company. The company’s proprietary investment strategy seeks value opportunities in untapped markets, investing in early stage companies for sustainable returns. Select investments include RxAll, Termii and Bamboo

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HelloDoctors

Hello Doctor is a proprietary telemedicine platform, bringing the highest quality of healthcare to everyone, wherever and whenever it is needed. No appointments, no co-pays, no worries. Once you subscribe, you can access physicians real time on either our website or your smart phone app.

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Heart Institute of West Africa

The Heart Institute of West Africa is a center for cardiac excellence based in Nigeria, focused on improving cardiac health outcomes for local populations.

Doctors on Call Services (DOCS)

DOCS Heart and Diagnostic Centre is a specialized cardiodiagnostics centre located in beautiful coal city of Enugu in Southeastern Nigeria.

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Heart Institute of the Caribbean

About The Heart Institute of the Caribbean is a cardiac hospital and care institute on the island of Jamaica, specializing in cardiology, cardiovascular medicine, and cardiovascular surgery. The Heart Institute was founded in 2005 by cardiologist Ernest Madu. Headquartered in Kingston, Jamaica, the Heart Institute of the Caribbean also operates additional branches in Mandeville, Montego Bay, and Ocho Rios. In 2018, the Heart Institute established the first cardiac intensive care unit and heart surgery operating theatre on the island of Jamaica.

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