Dr Ahmed Aweis Ahmed

Dr. Ahmed Aweis Ahmed is a Pre-Doctoral Research Fellow at the University of the Western Cape. He holds an MBChB from Benadir University, a Master of Public Health, and an MSc in Infectious Diseases from the University of London. With over a decade of experience in humanitarian and conflict-affected settings, his work focuses on maternal and newborn health, emergency obstetric care, modern contraceptive, and infectious disease epidemiology. 

Dr. Ahmed has contributed to several peer-reviewed publications in journals such as PLOS Global Public Health, Frontiers, and International Health, covering topics including maternal mortality, COVID-19 excess mortality, and contraceptive use among Somali women. In addition to his research, he holds a key technical leadership role in Somalia, where he co-chairs the national sexual and reproductive health (SRH) technical working group (TWG) and  contributes to national health strategies.