Nagwa Abdel Tawab Hasanin

Nagwa Abdel Tawab Hasanin serves as a Senior Adviser in Health at UNICEF, where she plays a pivotal role in bridging programmatic and supply preparedness efforts across various disease-epidemiological scenarios and emergencies. With a robust academic foundation in immunology and molecular biology, Nagwa earned her PhD from Cairo University in collaboration with the State University of Buffalo and the USAID Schistosomiasis Research Project. Her postdoctoral fellowship in cancer immunology at Henri Mondor University further honed her expertise, allowing her to contribute significantly to the field of health. In her current role, Nagwa is instrumental in ensuring that UNICEF is strategically positioned to respond to emerging health threats. She leverages her extensive knowledge of medical devices and research to support the development and implementation of innovative supply tools. By fostering cross-functional team leadership, she effectively manages projects that align with UNICEF's mission to improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations. Her strategic insights into business strategy and policy development enable her to navigate complex health challenges, ensuring that UNICEF's responses are both timely and effective. Key projects under her guidance include initiatives aimed at enhancing the supply chain for essential health products, as well as spearheading research and development efforts for state-of-the-art health innovations. Nagwa's commitment to improving health systems and her ability to integrate scientific research with practical applications make her a vital asset to UNICEF and the global health community. Through her leadership, she continues to make significant strides in addressing pressing health issues, ultimately contributing to the well-being of children and communities worldwide.