Dr. Samar Rashid Abdullahi

Treasurer | Infectious Disease Specialist & IPC Expert

Primary Role: Providing strategic, technical, and governance leadership in addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR), infectious diseases, and health system resilience.

Dr. Samar Rashid Abdullahi is an Infectious Disease Specialist and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) expert who leads the clinical design and implementation of AMR, IPC, and One Health interventions across healthcare systems, with a strong focus on capacity strengthening.

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Role

Provides technical and clinical leadership in antimicrobial stewardship (AMS), infection prevention and control (IPC), and epidemic preparedness, with hands-on implementation experience in fragile, resource-limited, and high-burden settings.

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Impact

Strengthens infection prevention systems, optimises antimicrobial use, and builds resilient health workforces and institutions. Supports effective cross-sector collaboration to reduce healthcare-associated infections and AMR-related morbidity and mortality.

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Innovation

Applies context-driven, One Health–informed models that integrate clinical care, public health practice, and operational research to deliver sustainable, real-world impact.

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Policy Contribution

Contributes to the development, adaptation, and implementation of IPC, AMR, and surveillance guidelines aligned with national policies and global health frameworks, strengthening preparedness and response capacities.