Mohamad Fawzy Elnahif

Consultant @ World Health Organization

About

A seasoned public health professional specializing in disease surveillance, epidemic intelligence, and outbreak response, the EIOS Focal Point at WHO-EMRO leads strategic initiatives to strengthen public health surveillance across the region. Work in this role includes developing community engagement strategies, evaluating health outcomes, and organizing capacity-building workshops to address critical health challenges, particularly in complex and conflict-affected settings. With over eight years of experience at Egypt’s Ministry of Health, this expert has played instrumental roles in managing national health crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic. Responsibilities included coordinating event-based surveillance, leading outbreak investigations, and overseeing the National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NEDSS). As Egypt’s EIOS Community Manager, efforts advanced public health intelligence by training field teams, drafting surveillance protocols, and enabling rapid detection of emerging health threats. International expertise is equally robust, having represented Egypt as the IHR National Focal Point in negotiations and global health security initiatives. Contributions include participation in international conferences and training programs, such as the MED-COM Conference in Italy and the Robert Koch Institute’s IHR Summer School. This professional is a passionate advocate for global health, excelling in building collaborations that drive meaningful public health impact.

Country

Egypt

City

Cairo

Industry

Government Administration

Skill

Localization, Marketing Campaign Management, Reporting & Analysis, Joomla!, Training Facilitation, Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment, HRA, Rapid Response, HIV Prevention, Training, Competency Based Interviewing, French, Data Visualization, System Monitoring, Handball, Research Ethics, Information Security Awareness, Train the Trainer, Arabic, Preventive Medicine

Experience

Consultant

World Health Organization

2025-12 - Present · 10 mos

Headq

My new role at WHO Headquarters as a Consultant in the Market Surveillance & Control (MSC) Team! I’ll be working to detect and report substandard and falsified medical products, using EIOS to complement traditional surveillance and strengthen global health security. Excited to contribute and collaborate with colleagues worldwide! #WHO #PublicHealth #EIOS #MarketSurveillance #GlobalHealth

Surveillance Officer

World Health Organization

2023-10 - 2025-12 · 2 yrs 3 mos

EMRO

Surveillance officer / EIOS focal point at WHO/ EMRO

Epidemiologist and Surveillance Officer

Ministry of Health & Population - Egypt

2019-8 - 2024-7 · 5 yrs

New capital, Cairo

Focal Point Specialist

Ministry of Health & Population - Egypt

2022-5 - 2023-9 · 1 yr 5 mos

Represented Egypt as IHR-NFP in international engagements, including negotiations on IHR amendments and the Pandemic Accord (INB). Managed national-level EIOS integration and user engagement, leading localization and SOP adaptation efforts. Coordinated event verification, risk assessment, and national reporting under IHR obligations. Oversaw the implementation of the national electronic disease surveillance system (NEDSS).

Event Coordinator

Ministry of Health & Population - Egypt

2019-8 - 2023-9 · 4 yrs 2 mos

Led outbreak investigations, contact tracing, and surveillance data analysis across multiple governorates. Coordinated field epidemiology efforts for COVID-19 case clusters, mass gatherings, and quarantine facilities. Supervised training and deployment of Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) and managed intersectoral coordination at sub-national levels. Produced and disseminated weekly national COVID-19 data reports and epidemiological summaries. Led epidemiological field operations in Aswan governorate, including cross-border surveillance and public health response for displaced populations arriving from Sudan due to the national conflict.