Originally from The Gambia, Dr. Christopher da Costa obtained his BSc. in Human Biology from the University of Zambia (UNZA), graduating with distinction. He then graduated MBChB from UNZA school of Medicine. He trained in Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Medical Microbiology, Immunology, Wound Management and Hyperbaric Medicine in the UK and USA. His direct patient care experience includes hospital medicine, critical care (ICU), wound care, and hyperbaric medicine. He holds Master’s and PhD degrees in Clinical Tropical Medicine and Immunology respectively, both from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (University of London), and an Executive MBA from Auburn University. He is a Fellow the American College of Physicians and a Fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America.
Dr. da Costa has over 30 years’ experience in clinical practice on three continents: North America, Europe (UK) and Africa. He also has 15 years’ experience in the pharmaceutica