Adan Abdirahman Ahmed

ADAN has extensive experience in program planning and policy development, having held various positions within the Ministry, including Malaria Program Manager, Director of Regional Secretariat, and currently as Director of Policy and Planning for Somalia's Ministry of Health. ADAN focuses on improving health programs, access to services for vulnerable populations including those in prisons, and strengthening health systems at national and state levels. He works with multiple stakeholders including INGOs, LNGOs, line ministries, and other humanitarian actors. ADAN has ten years of experience coordinating health programs within the Ministry of Health in Somalia, from 2016 to the present year, 2025. ADAN has an educational background and significant experience with various entities. He holds a double master’s degree in Public Health from Daffodil University in Bangladesh, as well as in Disaster Resilience Leadership and Humanitarian Action from the United Nations University for Peace in Somalia. Additionally, he earned a degree in Medical Laboratory Science from the University of Somalia.