Hosted by the GPH Department of Biostatistics and Center for Health Data Science
Data is the lifeblood of public health. COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the value of timely, reliable and actionable data. Do you know what WHO does to make a measurable impact in countries? Dr. Samira Asma, Assistant Director-General for the Division of Data, Analytics and Delivery for Impact, will introduce the work of the Division and how it is driving the progress towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and beyond. Come and learn how WHO is working to promote health, keep the world save and serve the vulnerable through harnessing the power of science and data and enhancing partnerships. There will also be an introduction of the WHO Global Internship Programme.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Samira Asma is the Assistant Director-General for Data, Analytics and Delivery for Impact at the World Health Organization (WHO), where she leads the organization’s efforts to establish the results framework for accountability and using timely, reliable and actionable data to drive progress towards the Triple Billion targets and health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Dr. Asma brings more than 25 years in building country capacity and meaningful partnerships that lead public health programs and policies to catalyze substantial and measurable long-term impact.