Dr. Na-Koshie Lamptey serves as Toronto’s Acting Medical Officer of Health.
In her role, Dr. Lamptey will lead the largest local public health agency in Canada, which delivers public health services to meet community health needs, reduce health inequities and improve the health outcomes of individuals who live, work, study and play in Toronto.
Dr. Lamptey obtained her medical degree at the University of Toronto and has a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology and Public Health Management from Yale University and a Bachelor of Liberal Arts from Princeton University.
She is a dedicated public health and preventive medicine physician, with a strong commitment to improving population health through clinical care, policy development, and system advocacy. Prior to her role as Deputy Medical Officer of Health in Toronto, Dr. Lamptey held several leadership positions including Regional Medical Officer of Health in New Brunswick, and Associate Medical Officer of Health at the Sudbury & District Health Unit. With more than 15 years of public health practice, she lends her extensive experience and expertise to champion Toronto Public Health’s work in protecting and promoting the health and well-being of our city through evidence-informed policy and actions.
Dr. Lamptey has received several notable awards including the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal (New Brunswick) in 2022 to commemorate Her Majesty’s accession to the Throne and her lifelong service to Canada, as well as residents of New Brunswick who have been exemplary in their service to others.