Moazzam Ali
Epidemiologist and Medical Officer, Department of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research
WHO
Dr. Moazzam Ali serves as Epidemiologist and Medical Officer with the Department of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research at the World Health Organization (WHO), based in Geneva, Switzerland. He is a distinguished public health researcher, medical practitioner, policy implementer, and educator with more than two decades of international experience in reproductive health, health systems strengthening, and policy development. Dr. Ali’s career spans the design and evaluation of national health systems, leadership in clinical trials, and capacity-building initiatives aimed at developing a critical mass of researchers and decision-makers in low- and middle-income countries, with a particular focus on policy and systems research.
Dr. Ali previously served as the Regional Manager for Research for the South-East Asia and Western Pacific Regions, WHO. As an epidemiologist, he provides global leadership in clinical and implementation research in reproductive health. His work emphasizes strengthening health systems and policies to maximize public value, with a strong focus on health equity, quality, coverage, and the sustainability of health service delivery systems.
A physician by training, Dr. Ali holds dual master’s degrees, a postgraduate diploma, and a PhD in International Health.
Dr. Ali has authored more than 180 peer-reviewed publications and contributed to key WHO guidelines, including the Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use, the Resource Guide on Task Sharing, and research prioritization frameworks. His contributions have been instrumental in shaping policies and expanding equitable access to quality reproductive health services.