Assist Prof Dr Mohamed Lemine Cheikh Brahim Ahmed | HPV | Best Researcher Award
University of Nouakchott | Mauritania
Author Profile
Dr. Mohamed Lemine Cheikh Brahim Ahmed
๐Education :
- PhD in Public Health ๐งฌ
Universitรฉ Mohammed V, Rabat, Morocco - Master of Public Health in Molecular Epidemiology of Zoonotic Diseases ๐ฆ ๐ฌ
IAV Hassan II, Rabat, Morocco - Certificate in Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics ๐งฌ๐ป
Hua Zhong Normal University, Wuhan, China
๐Professional Memberships :
- Member of the World Society for Virology (WSV) ๐งซ
- Member of the International Covid-19 Research Network (ICRN) ๐ฆ
- Member of the One Health Heukelbach Institute ๐ฑ
- Member of the MENA Coalition for HPV Elimination ๐
- Member of the Research Unit on Molecular Epidemiology and Microorganism Diversity (EMDM) ๐งฌ
- President of the Mauritanian Society for Scientific Research (AMDRS) ๐งโ๐ฌ
- Collaborator on the Global Burden of Diseases (GBD) project, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington ๐
๐กKey Skills :
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Vaccine Coordination & Logistics ๐๐:
- Planned and supervised vaccine logistics for remote regions in Mauritania, ensuring stock management and quality control practices for vaccines like PCV13 and Rotarix.
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Public Health Communication & Training ๐ข๐ฉโโ๏ธ:
- Conducted team-building and training sessions for local health personnel, focusing on routine and Covid-19 vaccination campaigns.
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Research Project Management ๐งโ๐ฌ๐:
- Led public health research projects, managing performance indicators, and reporting on vaccine distribution and health systems.
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Flexibility & Versatility โ๏ธ:
- Adapted to various challenges in vaccine distribution and epidemiological surveillance, especially during pandemics.
โ Main Qualifications :
Vaccination ๐:
- Supervised and trained local teams for stock management and quality control of vaccines across remote areas in Mauritania.
- Led national Covid-19 vaccination strategy development, training teams and evaluating the impact of vaccine introductions (e.g., PCV13, Rotarix).
- Coordinated routine vaccination campaigns across all 15 regions of Mauritania and introduced critical vaccines like nVPO2 for polio.
Epidemiological Surveillance ๐งฌ:
- Developed and implemented national strategies for combatting Covid-19, including plans for testing diseases like measles, polio, hemorrhagic fevers, and HPV.
- Organized and led sentinel surveillance programs for diseases like rotavirus and influenza.
- Conducted performance evaluations of Mauritania’s health information systems and trained response teams for integrated epidemiological surveillance.
๐ขRecent Professional Experience :
National Consultant
UNICEF, Mauritania (Feb 2022 – Jul 2022)
Supported cold chain logistics and vaccine management for poliomyelitis response campaigns. Key tasks included overseeing vaccine distribution, supporting data analysis, and participating in meetings for budget planning with GPEI.
- Provided technical assistance for vaccine logistics, ensuring the collection and destruction of unusable vaccine vials.
- Led training sessions for independent monitors and LQAS surveyors to evaluate the polio vaccination campaign.
๐ Conclusion๐
Dr. Mohamed Lemine Cheikh Brahim Ahmed is a highly skilled expert in vaccination logistics and epidemiological surveillance ๐ฆ ๐, with extensive experience in public health, research management, and disease control. His work spans from developing national vaccination strategies, including Covid-19, to training teams and overseeing campaigns in remote regions of Mauritania. As a member of numerous global health organizations ๐ and a key contributor to projects like the Global Burden of Diseases ๐, he is committed to improving public health outcomes through innovative approaches and evidence-based strategies. Dr. Ahmedโs versatility, leadership, and dedication make him a valuable asset in the field of global health and vaccination efforts.
๐๐ฌNOTABLE PUBLICATION:
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- Article: Quantifying risks and interventions that have affected the burden of diarrhoea among children younger than 5 years: an analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017
- Authors: Troeger, C.E., Khalil, I.A., Blacker, B.F., Hay, S.I., Reiner, R.C.
- Journal: The Lancet Infectious Diseases
- Year: 2020
- Article: Quantifying risks and interventions that have affected the burden of lower respiratory infections among children younger than 5 years: an analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017
- Authors: Troeger, C.E., Khalil, I.A., Blacker, B.F., Hay, S.I., Reiner, R.C.
- Journal: The Lancet Infectious Diseases
- Year: 2020
- Article: The global case fatality rate of coronavirus disease 2019 by continents and national income: A meta-analysis
- Authors: Abou Ghayda, R., Lee, K.H., Han, Y.J., Smith, L., Shin, J.I.
- Journal: Journal of Medical Virology
- Year: 2022
- Article: Nonpharmaceutical interventions reduce the incidence and mortality of COVID-19: A study based on the survey from the International COVID-19 Research Network (ICRN)
- Authors: Park, S.H., Hong, S.H., Kim, K., Il Shin, J., Smith, L.
- Journal: Journal of Medical Virology
- Year: 2023
- Article: COVID-19 outbreak in Mauritania: Epidemiology and health system response
- Authors: Ahmed, M.L.C.B., Zehaf, S., El Alem, M.M., Abdellahi, M.V.M., Heukelbach, J.
- Journal: Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
- Year: 2021
- Article: Quantifying risks and interventions that have affected the burden of diarrhoea among children younger than 5 years: an analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017