Naeema al-Gasseer
Naeema al-Gasseer | |
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نعيمة القصير | |
University of Illinois at Chicago | |
Occupation | World Health Organization official |
Years active | 1990-2023 |
Known for | achievements in public health and women's health |
Naeema Al-Gasseer (
Early life and education
Born and raised in
Career
Before her assignments for the
From 1999 to 2003, she worked as Senior Scientist for Nursing and Midwifery at the Health System Cluster of the WHO Headquarters in
In December 2003, al-Gasseer was appointed as WHO's
As part of her responsibilities, al-Gasseer has been leading the WHO's cooperation with national public health programmes, such as fighting against diseases like cholera, hepatitis and HIV/AIDS.[8] Further, her mandate typically encompassed support for health facilities, mental health and training of health-related personnel. She published scientific reports and studies on subjects such as professional training of midwives and nurses, women's health issues or global health policy.[9] As a leading manager for health systems, she has been credited for successfully networking with ministries, NGOs, international donors and organizations.[5] - In this quality, she appeared as keynote speaker on health and development for different stakeholders from civil society, local communities or business representatives.[4]
Awards and distinctions
In 2005, al-Gasseer was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Glasgow Caledonian University in Scotland, and in 2010, the American Academy of Nursing Fellowship Award. In 2016, she was bestowed the 'First Rank for Competence' by the King of Bahrain, and in 2018, she received an Arab Woman of the Year Award from the London Arabia Organisation in recognition of her leadership role in public health in several countries.[10][4]
See also
References
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- ^ "WHO describes Egypt's experience eradicating Hepatitis C as 'pioneering'". EgyptToday. 2022-12-12. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
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- ^ "Dr.Naeema Al Gasseer Receives Health Awareness Award from London Arabia Organization | Bahrain This Week". 11 December 2018. Retrieved 2021-07-17.