Sobre o instrutor:
Dr. Ghulam Rahim Awab is currently a Professor of Public Health and Epidemiology at the Afghan International Islamic University and Senior Researcher with MORU Tropical Health Network. With nearly 30 years of experience, he has dedicated his career to tackling infectious diseases, strengthening health systems, and shaping the next generation of public health professionals. He earned his MD from Kabul Medical University and a PhD in Tropical Medicine from Mahidol University in Thailand, followed by a Welcome Trust Postdoctoral research Fellowship. Dr. Awab’s research, carried out in collaboration with the Mahidol–Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit (MORU), focuses on malaria, G6PD deficiency, Typhoid seroprevalence and treatment effectiveness. He has published more than 40 scientific papers and played a key role in developing Afghanistan’s national malaria and leishmaniasis control strategies. Passionate about education and mentorship, he has guided hundreds of students and health professionals toward advancing evidence-based public health across the region.
Resumo do seminário
This presentation takes a close look at the malaria situation in Afghanistan and how it connects with patterns seen across the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR). We start by exploring the national and provincial data to understand where malaria remains most intense, when transmission peaks, and what factors drive these patterns.
The discussion then walks through how Afghanistan’s malaria program is structured — its strategies, successes, and the areas where more progress is needed. By reviewing intervention coverage and program achievements, we highlight the challenges that continue to slow elimination efforts and the practical barriers faced on the ground. Finally, the presentation outlines key opportunities and action points that can make the biggest impact now, supported by a clear monitoring framework and a 12-month action plan for 2025–2026 aimed at strengthening surveillance, improving response, and accelerating the path toward malaria elimination in Afghanistan.
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