Biography

Zahedul Islam is Chair of The Union’s Community Advisory Panel and Director of Treatment, Procurement, and Supply Management at the Alliance for Public Health. He has extensive experience in HIV, tuberculosis, and harm reduction. Zahedul actively promotes community involvement in tackling global health challenges, advocates for human rights and equitable access to care, and works to ensure meaningful participation of key and vulnerable populations in decision-making.

Expertise

TB Diagnostics
Public Health

Key Impacts

Leveraging social media and television campaigns to raise awareness of TB during the war in Ukraine

The campaign highlights the effectiveness of integrating television and digital platforms to raise TB awareness during crises. High engagement with treatment innovations signals public demand for progress in TB care. Addressing stigma, gender disparities, and diagnostic access remains critical. Future initiatives should prioritize multi-platform strategies and adapt to evolving media landscapes to maximize reach. Interactive formats, such as social media Q&As, enhance audience engagement and understanding by fostering direct dialogue. This approach underscores the importance of flexible, participatory communication in public health messaging, particularly in conflict-affected settings.

Source: Conference 2024
Why integration matters: The case for people-centred health systems in the UHC era

Impact details available upon request.

Source: Conference 2024
Standing the gap: Community responses to TB service disruptions amid donor withdrawals

Impact details available upon request.

Source: Conference 2024