User:Dr Nadeem Jan Tamgha-e-Imtiaz/sandbox

Dr. Nadeem Jan is an internationally recognized public health expert. He has an illustrious career at national and international level where he has saved millions of human lives and helped develop the health ministries from scratch in Somalia, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Philippines, Kenya, Afghanistan  and FATA in Pakistan. He has built health system from the scratch in highly fragile states by working with health ministries, WHO,UN, World bank the World Bank, UNICEF, WHO, USAID, DFID,  EU, at senior  level. Nadeem has a niche for his speedy delivery in short time with little resources and high quality results even in the most stressful situations. In the period 1996-2000 Dr. Nadeem played a key role in the Pakistan Flagship LHWs program. In 2003-4 he had played instrumental role in the  implementation of innovative “Comprehensive  Eye care Program” in FATA-KP ,that has been globally replicated. In 2004-5 Nadeem  launched  1st ever health reforms in FATA. This  was recognized by the then president of Pakistan. In 2005 Earthquake Dr. Nadeem rendered voluntary health care services at Balakot and Batagram in highly challenging situation. In 2006-9 Nadeem led a mission in Somalia and saved millions of Somali children in one of the world  worst  Cholera out break. He also led the development of health ministry in Somaliland. The President of Somalia  confirmed on him the “Highest civil Award” which is the 1st ever  award in Somalia granted to a foreign national. In 2009-10 Republic of South Sudan recognized his services through “ Certificate of Appreciation” for his contribution in  development of national health policy. In 2012 Dr.Nadeem led the development of 380 M USD “ Integrated Maternal and child health program” for Pakistan. Nadeem successfully defended the program at the US Congress and US government  decorated him with “ Meritorious services award”. In 2013-14 Dr. Nadeem led a mission in response to Philippine’s Typhoon and saved thousands of human lives. The Government of Philippines confirmed on him their prestigious national award   “ Plaque of excellence “ Dr. Nadeem joined FATA Polio Eradication  initiative  at a time when  many FATA children had suffered  and FATA was considered a global risk, FATA had the highest number of Polio cases -179 in 2014 alone. Nadeem developed innovative strategies, coordinated  effectively with army, civil administration, supervised field operations at the risk of his life and worked beyond the call of duty to save FATA children from Polio. He played key role in strengthening the Polio program in FATA, now there is no Polio case from FATA for the last two years - which was considered a mission impossible. This  was appreciated by top civil and military leadership. Dr. Jan is also members of prestigious national and international forums and has authored various research articles published in  national and international journals. Utilizing his frequent high level interactions with foreign missions and embassies, Nadeem  has widely projected a “soft image of Pakistan”.