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Dr Dr Samaa Akhtar MD, MSc (London), MRSPH, ICH-GCP
Senior Research Fellow
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Research focus
Dr. Akhtar's research areas of interest include non-communicable diseases, global health, health system strengthening via value-based healthcare, and artificial intelligence in healthcare. At present, she is working in pediatric cardiology, with a concentration in congenital heart diseases and pediatric cardiac surgery. Her research objectives include helping reduce the high neonatal and infant mortality rates in LMICs through evidence-based interventions, and improving pediatric surgical access as part of the SDG 2030 agenda.
SDG targets
3.1
Reduce maternal mortality
3.4
Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health
3.8
Achieve universal health coverage
3.B
Support research, development and universal access to affordable vaccines and medicines
3.C
Increase health financing and support health workforce in developing countries
3.D