CHIDIEBERE SUNDAY IBE
Chidiebere Ibe, BSc, is a TEDx speaker, a medical student, Nigerian Medical Illustrator and a professional among the few in Africa. He is the Founder of Championing Change Africa and ProjectKreate. The Creative Director at the Young Continental Association of African Neurosurgical Societies (YCAANS) and Creative Director and Chief Medical Illustrator of the Journal of Global Neurosurgery. He is also a Junior Committee Member-World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies - Global Neurosurgery and a Medical Illustrator at the International Centre for Genetic Diseases-Harvard Medical School. Chidiebere Ibe is passionate about contemporary illustrations of black patients and has been acclaimed globally for creating the black fetus illustration. He aspires to be an Obstetrician and Gynecologist.
Session
Medical visuals have long been a cornerstone of healthcare education and communication, but historically, they have often failed to represent human and cultural diversity. This session explores the transformative power of inclusive medical imagery in fostering equity, improving patient outcomes, and building trust in healthcare systems. By showcasing accurate representations of diverse skin tones, body types, and cultural contexts, Medical illustrators and animators can challenge stereotypes, reduce biases in healthcare, and ensure that all individuals see themselves reflected in scientific and medical communications. Through case studies, expert insights, this session highlights how inclusive visuals enhance patient understanding and engagement and contribute to more equitable healthcare practices and patients’ outcomes.