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| Niveen El-Kabbaj | |
|---|---|
| Name | Niveen El-Kabbaj |
| Nationality | Egyptian |
| Occupation | Physician, Public Health Official |
| Known for | Immunization, Vaccine Policy, Global Health |
Niveen El-Kabbaj Niveen El-Kabbaj is an Egyptian physician and public health leader known for vaccine policy and immunization programs. She has served in senior roles at the World Health Organization and has been involved with regional initiatives across Africa, collaborations with UNICEF, and partnerships with global health institutions such as the Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and the World Bank. Her work intersects with policy frameworks from the World Health Assembly, technical guidance from the SAGE, and operational programs linked to the Expanded Programme on Immunization.
El-Kabbaj was born and raised in Cairo, where she completed early studies before pursuing medical training at Ain Shams University and postgraduate public health qualifications that involved institutions linked to London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and regional centers such as the WHO African Region training programs. Her academic formation connected clinical medicine with policy exposure through seminars held by the Ministry of Health and Population (Egypt), exchanges with CDC, and collaborations with university departments tied to Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
El-Kabbaj’s career spans national service in Egypt and international roles with multilateral organizations. Early positions included clinical and administrative roles within the Ministry of Health and Population (Egypt), participation in national vaccination campaigns coordinated with UNICEF and bilateral partners such as the USAID and the European Commission. Transitioning to global health, she joined teams associated with the World Health Organization and engaged with technical networks including the Global Polio Eradication Initiative and the GAVI Secretariat. Her professional trajectory involved policy advisory functions working alongside representatives from the African Union and ministers attending the World Health Assembly.
In WHO roles, El-Kabbaj led initiatives integrating immunization strategy, surveillance, and emergency response across regions, liaising with entities such as UNICEF, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, the ECDC, and national programmes from countries including Nigeria, Ethiopia, Sudan, and Kenya. She contributed to guideline development referenced by the SAGE and participated in consultations linked to the International Health Regulations (2005). Her leadership encompassed coordination with donors and partners like the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the World Bank, and operational partners such as Médecins Sans Frontières and regional offices including the EMRO and the AFRO. She engaged in programmatic reviews that informed decisions at forums including the Global Vaccine Action Plan meetings and briefings to the World Health Assembly.
El-Kabbaj has received recognition from regional and international bodies for contributions to immunization and public health. Honors and commendations have been associated with organizations such as the World Health Organization, national ministries like the Ministry of Health and Population (Egypt), and collaborative initiatives with UNICEF and the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. Her work has been cited in reports and acknowledgments circulated among stakeholders including the Gavi Board, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and professional networks in the African Union and Arab League.
Outside her institutional roles, El-Kabbaj is affiliated with professional networks and advisory groups connected to WHO, UNICEF, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and academic partners including the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She has collaborated with national health authorities in Egypt and partner countries across Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean Region. Her memberships include professional societies and technical advisory panels that engage with the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, the SAGE, and regional health commissions.
Category:Egyptian physicians Category:World Health Organization people Category:Public health officials