Mohamed Lafi
Public Information & Advocacy Officer at World Health Organization
Public Health Administration at Tulane University
Uganda
Hi, I'm Mohamed Lafi!
Public Information & Advocacy Officer at World Health Organization
Public health professional with over 20 years of experience in humanitarian health, access to care, and health advocacy, including 12+ years with WHO in the occupied Palestinian territory. Strong background in emergency response, health systems support, public information, and evidence based reporting. Skilled in coordinating with ministries of health, UN agencies, and NGOs to improve service delivery and access to essential care in complex and high risk environments. Holds an MPH in International Health & Development from Tulane University and extensive clinical experience as a registered nurse.
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Experience
World Health Organization
Public Information & Advocacy Officer
May 2012 - Present
Public Information & Advocacy Officer | May 2012 – Present
• Lead public health reporting on access to care, patient referrals, and health system challenges.
• Produce monthly and ad hoc analytical reports used by UN agencies, donors, and humanitarian partners.
• Support emergency response operations through information management, field updates, and coordination with health actors.
• Contribute to strategic advocacy materials, situation reports, and thematic briefs.
• Engage with MoH, NGOs, and UN partners to monitor service availability and barriers to care.
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Projects
The Right to Health programme in the oPt works to strengthen monitoring of barriers to the right to health, including obstacles to health access and attacks on health care. The programme works with health partners to strengthen a human rights-based approach to health and engages in advocacy at local, national and international levels to promote improved respect, protection and fulfilment of the right to health.
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Professional
Hebrew
Professional
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