Haitham Bashier

Biographic Data

ID7704099
NAMEHaitham Bashier
GIVEN NAMESHaitham
FAMILY NAMEBashier
SIGNATUREBASHIER H
AFFILIATIONSEastern Mediterranean Public Health Network
ORCID0000-0002-9648-5473
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS17
TOTAL CITATIONS0
AUTHOR COUNT17
EDITOR COUNT0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2014
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2026
H-INDEX0

  • Field Epidemiology Training Programs (Fetp) in the Eastern Mediterranean Region and Bangladesh

    Open AccessYousef Khader, Mohannad Al Nsour et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2026

    Introduction: This study aimed to assess the utilization of field epidemiology skills and the perceived confidence of graduates in applying these skills throughout their careers. It also sought to assess the impact of the Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) on professional growth across different tiers, identify continuing education needs, and identify areas of dissatisfaction. Methods: This cross-sectional study surveyed FETP graduates fr…

  • Event-Based surveillance (EBS) implementation in unstable and conflict settings

    Open AccessElfatih M Malik, A Abdalla et al.ARTICLEConflict and Health2026

    Despite the limited resources and the current war, the system kept functioning, and its core activities were maintained. The commitment of both partners and the Government of Sudan is an asset that should be strategically leveraged to expand this surveillance to areas that can benefit from EBS the most

  • Advancing one health implementation in the Eastern Mediterranean region

    Open AccessSayed Himatt, Muna Abdel Aziz et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2025

    Countries in the Eastern Mediterranean region (EMR) face interconnected risks at the human, animal, and environmental interface. This Perspective synthesizes lessons from a roundtable convened during the EMPHNET 8th Biennial Regional Conference (Amman, 15–18 September 2024) to identify near-term actions to operationalize One Health. The two-hour session featured five presentations, a panel, and open discussion with 68 participants from human, ani…

  • Innovative and sustainable solutions for reducing ‘zero-dose’ vaccination

    Open AccessZeina Abdel Majeed, Nada Ahmad et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2025

    Background: This roundtable focused on the challenge of reaching zero-dose children in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) amid declining immunization rates and increasing health disparities. 'Zero-dose' children are concentrated in high-conflict or underserved areas, such as Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sudan, and Yemen, making them particularly vulnerable to vaccine-preventable diseases. This discussion convened key stakeholders, including public …

  • Advancing institutionalization and sustainability of field epidemiology training programs in the Eastern Mediterranean region

    Open AccessYousef Khader, Ali Ahmed Al-Waleedi et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2025

    Introduction: Sustaining Field Epidemiology Training Programs (FETPs) is critical for long-term public health capacity. Institutionalization-embedding programs within national health systems-is a major step toward sustainability. This manuscript explores the experiences, perceived challenges, and strategies related to the institutionalization, sustainability, and funding of FETPs in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) and offers recommendation…

  • The war on Gaza and its impact on public health

    Open AccessDeema Al Bakri, Yousef Khader et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2025

    The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza has created an unprecedented public health emergency, accompanied by the destruction of critical healthcare infrastructure, widespread shortages of essential resources, and the displacement of millions of the Gazan population. The escalation of conflict since October 2023 has severely strained Gaza’s already fragile health system. As a result, there has been an alarming increase in communicable diseases, ma…

  • Public health in Sudan

    Open AccessMajd A Alsoukhni, Muna I Abdel Aziz et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2025

    In April 2023, the armed conflict erupted in Sudan, exacerbating the ongoing crisis with widespread violence, health system collapse, and outbreaks of vaccine-preventable, vector-borne, and water-borne diseases. Despite these devastating consequences, the international response has been inadequate, requiring urgent advocacy for increased global support. During the EMPHNET 8th Regional Conference (September 15–18, 2024), a 2-hour forum, “Public He…

  • Antimicrobial resistance in the Eastern Mediterranean Region

    Open AccessDeema Al Bakri, Maya Joukhadar et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2025

    Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a rapidly growing global health threat that undermines the effectiveness of first-line treatments for serious infectious diseases. During the Eighth Regional Conference of the Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network (EMPHNET), held in Amman, Jordan, from September 15–18, 2024, this critical issue took center stage under the theme “Advancing Public Health Preparedness and Response.” A dedicated roundtable disc…

  • The role of public health networks in strengthening public health systems

    Open AccessYousef Khader, Dana Shalabi et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2025

    The Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) faces a range of complex public health challenges, including endemic diseases, recurrent outbreaks, and weak health systems exacerbated by political instability and humanitarian crises. Public health networks play a pivotal role in addressing these challenges by fostering collaboration, enhancing workforce capacity, and strengthening disease prevention and response systems. This manuscript examines the contr…

  • Collaborative strategies for implementing NCD “best buys” in the eastern Mediterranean and Africa

    Open AccessRanda K Saad, Asmus Hammerich et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2025

    Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are an increasing public health challenge in both the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) and Africa, where they contribute to premature mortality and overall disease burden. Despite the availability of cost-effective “Best Buy” interventions, implementation across these regions has been uneven due to various barriers, including limited resources, inadequate multi-sectoral collaboration, and competing health priorit…

  • Multisectoral coordination in public health

    Open AccessRana AlHamawi, Suhaib Yehya et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2025

    The concept of multisectoral coordination has been comprehensively described in multiple internationally recognized frameworks. However, the institutionalization of the concept is highly complex and requires further exploration. During the 8th Biennial Regional Conference of the Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network (EMPHNET), a roundtable session brought together a panel of global and regional experts in multisectoral coordination to share…

  • Mentorship in field epidemiology training programs in the eastern mediterranean region

    Open AccessYousef Khader, Mohannad Al Nsour et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2025

    Introduction: Despite its significance, mentorship within Field Epidemiology Training Programs (FETP) remains underexplored. This study aimed to assess the demographic and professional profiles of FETP mentors, their mentorship practices, challenges, and training needs within the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR). Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among FETP mentors across nine EMR countries. A structured questionnaire, developed w…

  • Pandemic preparedness and response in the EMR

    Open AccessDeema Al Bakri, Andreas Jansen et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2025

    The Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) faces significant public health challenges due to the increasing frequency and impact of pandemics, natural disasters, and ongoing political instability. Despite progress in areas such as vaccination rates, surveillance, and laboratory capacities, gaps in pandemic preparedness persist, underscoring the need for comprehensive, multi-sectoral strategies. The Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network (EMPHNET…

  • The role of the Field Epidemiology Training Program in the public health emergency response

    Open AccessAmna Khairy, Haitham Bashier et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2024

    Background On April 15, 2023, the armed conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) started in Khartoum state, Sudan. This conflict was complicated by the preexisting complicated epidemiological situation and fragile health system in Sudan. This study endeavors to illuminate the pivotal role essayed by the Sudan FETP (SFETP) in enhancing the nation’s public health response, particularly amidst the tumultuou…

  • Evaluation of the public health empowerment program in the Eastern Mediterranean region

    Open AccessMajd A Alsoukhni, Mohannad Al Nsour et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2023

    Background: The Public Health Empowerment Program (PHEP) is a 3-month training program for frontline public health staff to improve surveillance quality and strengthen the early warning system capacities. Studies evaluating the program and its impact on the health systems in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) are lacking. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the level of PHEP graduates' engagement in field epidemiology activities, assess the…

  • Evaluation of Advanced Field Epidemiology Training Programs in the Eastern Mediterranean Region

    Open AccessMohannad Al Nsour, Yousef Khader et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2021

    Field Epidemiology Training Programs (FETPs) are competency-based training programs aiming to strengthen the epidemiologic capacity of the public health workforce. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of the advanced FETPs in the Eastern Mediterranean region (EMR) and ascertain whether the expected objectives of the programs are met. A descriptive study was conducted based on Kirkpatrick's model for evaluating training programs. Data were coll…

  • Vulnerability to flood-induced public health risks in Sudan

    Open AccessHaitham Bashier, Haitham Bashier Abbas et al.ARTICLEDisaster Prevention and…2014

    Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyze flood vulnerability vis-à-vis flood-induced health risks, and understand the relationship between them to suggest measures to reduce health risks in Sudan. Design/methodology/approach – This study compares the vulnerability to flood and health consequences in two communities in Aroma. This study compares the vulnerability of Aroma semi-urban vicinity and Tendellei rural village, in Sudan, to flood…