Dr. Abdulrazaq Yusuf Ahmed (Dr. Jalaaludiin)
Global Health Leader Transforming Health Systems in Fragile States
About Dr. Abdulrazaq Yusuf Ahmed (Dr. Jalaaludiin)
Dr. Abdulrazaq Yusuf Ahmed, widely known as Dr. Jalaaludiin, is a Somali physician, scholar, and transformative public health leader dedicated to rebuilding resilient and equitable health systems. He currently serves as the Director General of National Health Insurance Authority at the Federal Ministry of Health & Human Services and previously led Demartino Public Hospital, transforming it from a modest 20-bed unit into a 375-bed tertiary and specialty center — twice awarded Somalia’s Best Public Hospital.
He has also coordinated national pandemic responses, taught and mentored future clinicians, and represented Somalia on international health platforms. Holding a PhD in Healthcare Economics and pursuing a second in Demography & Social Sciences, Dr. Jalaaludiin brings together research, leadership, and compassion in equal measure.
Transforming Vision into Impact
National Leadership
Former Director of HR Management at FMoHHS – spearheading reforms that strengthen health workforce systems and governance.
Hospital Transformation
Former Director General of Demartino Hospital – expanding from 20 to 375 beds and introducing modern clinical governance.
Pandemic Response
National Incident Manager during COVID-19 – coordinating Somalia’s largest emergency operation in modern history.
Academic Leadership
Coordinator, Master’s in Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Benadir University – nurturing the next generation of researchers.
Global Representation
Country Ambassador, Royal Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene (RSTMH) – bridging Somali experience with global innovation.
Knowledge that Shapes Systems
Dr. Jalaaludiin has authored and co-authored more than 35 peer-reviewed publications on health systems governance, economics, and infectious disease control. His academic work bridges policy and practice, offering pathways for fragile states to achieve sustainable universal health coverage.