Dr. Elichilia Shao, MD, Mmed, Msc, DTMH is a Senior Lecturer and Infectious Diseases Specialist at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center (KCMC) in Tanzania. He completed a one-year Fogarty fellowship at the Harvard School of Public Health, focusing on HIV-1 diversity and drug resistance. He has extensive experience in virology (HIV, COVID-19, and viral hepatitis) and public health; he is actively involved in research, teaching, and mentorship at KCMC University. He has made significant contributions towards hepatitis B elimination through publications, television, radio, and social media efforts, and he has authored a book on hepatitis B to educate the public. He runs a public hepatitis clinic where he screens, vaccinates, and treats eligible clients. Dr. Elichilia has secured multiple research grants and fellowships, including support from the Gates Foundation, Eco-Health Alliance, and THRiVE. He has extensively published in peer-reviewed journals and has contributed to national and international public health policies, particularly regarding infection prevention and virology. He mentors early-career researchers at KCMUCo in collaboration with institutions such as the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Newcastle University, and Leiden Medical School. He is the global assessor for the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene and is a member of the review team for the Tanzania National Health Research Ethics Committee (NaTHREC).