Dr. Sameh El-Saharty is a distinguished global health policy expert with over 40 years of experience encompassing medicine, public health, health finance, health management, health insurance, health policy development, implementation science, and human capital. His extensive career has spanned more than 30 low-, middle-, and high-income countries across three world regions, where he has successfully managed multimillion-dollar programs and provided strategic health policy advice. Dr. El-Saharty has made significant contributions to the field through the publication of over 60 books, book chapters, papers, journal articles, studies, briefs, and technical reports.
Recognized for his outstanding achievements, Dr. El-Saharty has been the recipient of multiple honors and awards from esteemed institutions such as USAID, Harvard University, the World Bank, and the President of Djibouti. His diverse professional journey includes roles in government, private consulting firms, academic institutions, and international organizations. As an Adjunct Assistant Professor of International Health at Georgetown University, Dr. El-Saharty has played a key role in shaping the next generation of health professionals.
Dr. Sameh El-Saharty is a sought-after speaker, having been invited to share his expertise at prominent forums including the Brookings Institute, Woodrow Wilson Center, Arab Economic Forum, Dubai Health Forum, Kuwait Public Policy Center, and the World Health Organization. Additionally, he has contributed his insights at renowned universities such as George Washington, Georgetown, Johns Hopkins, and Harvard.