Current Position

Dr. Al Nsour has served as Executive Director of the Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network (EMPHNET) since 2009, leading regional public health capacity strengthening and Field Epidemiology Training Programs.

Former Leadership & Professional Experience

Under his leadership, EMPHNET has expanded as a regional platform supporting surveillance systems, International Health Regulations implementation, applied epidemiology, and health policy development across the Eastern Mediterranean region.

He has served as researcher, advisor, and director in multiple national and international initiatives.

Areas of Expertise

• Field Epidemiology
• Global Health
• Infectious Diseases
• Noncommunicable Diseases
• Operational Research
• Public Health Leadership

Publications & Academic Contributions

• Co-author of over 70 peer-reviewed publications
• Contributor to textbooks and teaching case studies
• Co-author of Synopsis in General Epidemiology
• Founder, International Academy of Public Health (IAPH)

Advisory Roles & Professional Affiliations

• Chair, Steering Committee – Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN)
• Member, IHR (2005) Review Committee
• Member, Global Health Emergency Corps Design Group
• Advisory Member, Lancet Commission (Johns Hopkins CHH)

Education

• Medical Doctor (MD)
• Fellow through Distinction – Faculty of Public Health, UK