MENA HPF is governed by a Board of Trustees whose membership includes academics, practitioners, senior executives and experts in various fields of knowledge relevant to health policy research as well as representatives of key donor organizations.
The Board of Trustees comprises a maximum of thirteen Trustees, seven of which shall be drawn from the Members of the Forum.
The Board is currently chaired and presided over by Dr. Ahmed Galal
The Board of Directors is entitled to take all and any decisions to ensure the good operations of the organization and oversee and enforce the application of MENA HPF Charter. The Board is also entrusted with the admission of members to the Forum and the renewal of the membership thereof.
The current members of Board of Trustees of the MENA HPF :
Dr. Sameh El Saharty
Chairman of the Board of TrusteesA senior health policy advisor with 40+ years of global experience, including 25 years at the World Bank
Worked with major international and academic institutions across MENA, Africa, Asia, and the U.S., specializing in health systems,
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DR / WALID V. NAMMOUR
Dr. Walid v. Nammour is a seasoned **healthcare executive and strategic management analyst** with over 35 years of leadership experience, focusing on both public sector reform and impactful NGO work in Palestine.
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DR/ Ahmed Mohamed Abdullah AlQasmi
DR/ Ahmed AlQasmi holds a Doctor of Science (ScD) in Biostatistics from Tulane University .
served in senior leadership roles at Oman’s Ministry of Health,
He has strong experience in health statistics, biostatistics, research, and national health planning. (more…)
Dr. Mohannad Al Nsour
Medical DoctorDr. Mohannad Al Nsour is a medical doctor and an internationally recognized expert in field epidemiology, operational research, and public health systems. He is a fellow through distinction with The Faculty of Public Health at UK (FPH). Dr. Al Nsour assumed several positions such as a notable researcher, advisor, and director during his career path.
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Dr. Haytham Hajjar
Health Services AdministratorDr. Haytham Hajjar is a distinguished **healthcare executive** with over three decades of leadership experience in hospital administration, health systems development, and business strategy . His career spans the management and transformation of hospitals,
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Dr. Nagla El-Tigani
Deputy Manager for GAVI/GF ATM HSS UnitDr. Nagla El Tigani El Fadil Mahmoud is a highly accomplished **Public Health Specialist** with **17 years of experience** dedicated to health policy development, research, and capacity building across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region.
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The MENA HPF Advisory Committee is one of the main bodies of the Forum. The Advisory Committee is appointed by the Board of Trustees and is comprised of up to seven members including the Advisory Committee Chairperson. Members of the Advisory Committee are Members of the Forum or of other independent qualified persons whom are experienced, knowledgeable professionals committed to the advancement of the mission of the MENA Forum.
The duties of the Advisory Committee are:
- To review and to propose nominations for Membership of the Forum.
- To advise the Board of Trustees on technical matters related to the selection of health policy themes and issues worthy of focus.
- To advise the Board of Trustees on the criteria and processes required to assure the quality of the Forum’s output.
- To recommend actions by the Board of Trustees in furtherance of the Forum’s mission.
- Carry out other assignments that may be decided by the Board of Trustees.
Current Advisory Committee Composition and Membership:
MENA HPF is governed by a Board of Trustees whose membership includes academics, practitioners, senior executives and experts in various fields of knowledge relevant to health policy research as well as representatives of key donor organizations.
The Board of Trustees comprises a maximum of thirteen Trustees, seven of which shall be drawn from the Members of the Forum.
The Board is currently chaired and presided over by Dr. Ahmed Galal
The Board of Directors is entitled to take all and any decisions to ensure the good operations of the organization and oversee and enforce the application of MENA HPF Charter. The Board is also entrusted with the admission of members to the Forum and the renewal of the membership thereof.
Dr. Zine-Eddine El-Idrissi
Senior Health EconomistDr. Jamal Nasher
Health system officerWorld Health Organization’s office
Sanaa, Yemen
Dr. Mondher Letaief
Professor of Preventive and Community MedicineUniversity Hospital of Monastir, Tunisia
Barry McCormick
CBE, PhDCentre for Health Service Economics & Organisation
Nuffield College, Oxford UK
Dr Nabil Kronfol
Chair of the Advisory CommitteePresident, Health Systems and Health Manpower Development
Lebanese HealthCare Management Association
Beirut, Lebanon
