Sandra

  • Tell us brief about your background?

Am a general physician with an MPH and MSc in Health Policy Planning and Financing from LSHTM/LSE.

  • What did you like most about WHO/EMRO?

I see it as an excellent beehive, even though everyone is different, but they all work together to create a better world with great commitment, organization and harmonized dynamic of working technics.

  • What inspired you to come to work every day?

The simple fact that it had been my dream to work in the WHO since I knew about its existence and am blessed it came true.

  • Your expectations Vs reality?

They were the same honestly, increase the depth of my knowledge, sharpening my skills set, get a different perspective to public health issues and learn from the best leaders and directors.

  • What are your future goals?

To continue working in health policy and governance field as I believe my country need it mostly, especially in the current/next transitional period to reach the safe haven that we have been longing for the past 30 years.

  • What were your major contributions during the fellowship?

1-     I conducted a regional assessment of organizational capacity to incorporate evidence into policy process in EMR taking Sudan as a pilot study, that will be published in the near future.

2-    Also, am preparing a regional report analysing the role and impact of media in policy process regarding COVID-19 pandemic in the EMR.

  • What is your takeaway from this fellowship?

Meeting great people, amazing leaders and accomplishing more on both personal and professional level.

  • What were your fun experience outside EMRO office in Cairo?

 Am no stranger to Cairo, I consider it my second home and I was granted the chance to create beautiful memories with family and friends.

  • Any tips and suggestions for future fellows?

Always be prepared, open minded, creative, courageous and futuristic in both your thinking and approach.