About Dr Abdulrazaq Yusuf Ahmed
Dr. Abdulrazaq Yusuf Ahmed
MBChB, MD, MPH, MSc(HM), PhD(Healthcare Economics),
PhD(Demography & Social Sciences), FRSPH, FRSTMH, FeSMA
Senior Executive Director | Global Health Leader | Kidney Donor
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Dr. Abdulrazaq Yusuf Ahmed is a visionary healthcare leader whose career of
transformative impact across clinical service, health systems strengthening,
academic mentorship, and emergency response An inspiring visionary in Somali
and global health,
Dr. Abdulrazaq Yusuf Ahmed has spent over fifteen years transforming health systems, mentoring the next generation of leaders, and championing humanitarian causes. Guided by a deep commitment to equity, innovation, and compassionate service, he blends rigorous academic scholarship with hands-on leadership whether navigating pandemic response, redesigning hospital infrastructure
CURRENT ROLES AND LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
Coordinator, Master of Tropical and Infectious Disease at Benadir University, Mogadishu Somalia
Director General of Demartino Public Hospital Ministry of Health Somalia, Mogadishu, Somalia
National Incident Manager for COVID19 Ministry of Health Somalia, Mogadishu, Somalia. 03/2020-07/2022
Senior Advisor for Health Systems Building and Team Leader for
Health System strengthening Management, Ministry of Health Somalia, Mogadishu, Somalia. 12/2018-05/2022
Director Of medical service and Deputy Director General, Ministry of Health Somalia, Mogadishu, Somalia. 03/2012-12/2018
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS AND
RESEARCH EXCELLENCE:
Swiss School of Business Research,
Geneva, Switzerland, PhD in Healthcare Economics
James Lind Institute, Geneva, Executive Certificate in Public Health
Leadership & Research
James Lind Institute, Geneva, Master of Public Health in Infectious
Diseases
International Telematic University,
Rome, MSc in Health Management
University of New South Wales,
Australia, Postgraduate Diploma in Tropical
Medicine & Infectious Diseases
Benadir University, Somalia Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
Dr Abdulrazaq Yusuf academic
contributions extend beyond
coursework. Dr. Abdulrazaq has
published over 35 peer-reviewed
articles in top-tier journals in
healthcare economics, tropical
medicine, social sciences, and
psychology, offering critical
insights into healthcare policy,
disease management:
EXECUTIVE HEALTH LEADERSHIP & NATIONAL
& INTERNATIONAL IMPACT & HUMANITARIAN ADVOCACY
National Health Leadership Award, Somalia (2022)African Health Innovator of the Year, Africa Health Forum (2023)
Hero of Healthcare Transformation, Ministry of Health Somalia (2023)
Global Health Leadership Award, World Health Organization (2021)
International Awards & Recognitions:
1. Africa CDC Recognition Award (13 December 2021) Awarded by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention In recognition of exceptional leadership, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment in leading Somalia’s COVID-19 response, saving lives, and strengthening national health systems during the pandemic.
2. International Narcotics Control Board Award (12 September 2018)
For outstanding leadership in narcotics control and drug regulation as Director of Medical Services, Federal Ministry of Health, Somalia.
3. Arab Doctors Union Recognition (24 August 2022) A formal honor acknowledging his exceptional leadership, sacrifice, and public health excellence as Director General of Demartino Public Hospital.
4. IHF Award – International Hospital Federation (11 November 2022)
Transformative, Resilient, Visionary Leadership
System Architect
Crisis Navigator
Institutional Reformer
Outcome Optimizer
Community Champion
Stakeholder Unifier
Research & Analytical Acumen
Prolific Researcher
Global Advocate
Data-Driven Decision Maker,
Monitoring & Evaluation Expert
Capacity Builder
VISION AND LEGACY:
Dr. Abdulrazaq’s humanitarian efforts, leadership in health systems development, and advocacy for organ donation continue to inspire healthcare professionals, policymakers, and communities alike, as he works to create a healthier, more resilient Somalia
Dr. Abdulrazaq’s work is driven by a singular mission: to revolutionize
health systems in fragile states. Whether through advancing health equity, building institutional capacity, mentoring emerging leaders, or representing Somalia on global platforms, he continues to inspire a generation of professionals to serve with dignity, science, and compassion.
Recent Comments
Thank you to the Research Communities team for this thoughtful guidance. A strong “Behind the Paper” post is more than a summary it is a bridge between method and meaning, showing readers why the question mattered, how the work was actually done, and what the findings change in practice. In public health and health systems especially in fragile settings such transparency builds trust, accelerates learning, and helps evidence travel from the field to the policy desk.
When I write these pieces, I anchor them on nine principles:
1. open with the real-world problem the study set out to solve;
2. share the turning point—what surprised us and reshaped our approach;
3. demystify methods and trade-offs, including ethics and data safeguards;
4. acknowledge collaborators, communities, and institutions by name;
5. describe challenges and pivots candidly (what didn’t work and why);
6. translate results into three concrete practice or policy implications;
7. offer reusable assets (tools, instruments, code or protocols where permissible);
8. include one image or figure that tells the story at a glance;
9. close with next steps and an invitation to collaborate or replicate.
These guidelines align closely with how impactful science should be communicated clear, humane, and actionable. I look forward to contributing posts that model this standard and help convert research into improvements in care, equity, and system resilience.