27/06/2025
Meet Our Director:
Dr. Osama Awad Salih 🌟
BSc, MSc, PhD | Professor of Human Nutrition | Leader in Public Health & Research
With over 25 years of expertise in nutrition, research, and policy development, Dr. Osama Awad Salih is a cornerstone of Sudan’s health advancement. Currently a Professor at Ahfad University for Women (AUW), he previously held key roles at King Saud University (KSA), shaping national nutrition policies and mentoring future leaders.
🔬 Research & Impact :
- Published 25+ scientific articles and authored/translated 5 books .
- Secured major grants (e.g., UNICEF, KACST) for projects on breastfeeding, diabetes, and rural women’s nutrition.
- Developed Sudan’s National Nutrition Policy and technical strategies.
🎓 Mentorship & Academia :
- Supervised 20+ MSc students and co-founded AUW’s postgraduate programs.
- Coordinator of the Yale-Sudan Research Mentorship Program (2020-2023).
- External examiner for PhD/MSc theses across universities.
Dr. Salih’s work embodies NHCTR’s mission:
bridging science and community health for a stronger Sudan.