Dr. Ajmal Sabawoon

Biography

Ajmal Sabawoon is a physician and an accomplished academic in the field of public health. He is a multidisciplinary researcher, professor, mentor, and leader with substantial involvement in studies related to post-conflict settings. Dr. Sabawoon laid the groundwork for establishing an integrated biological behavioral surveillance (IBBS) monitoring and evaluation framework for the national AIDS control program in Afghanistan. He has played a key role in the development of the faculty of public health at the Kabul University of Medical Sciences, as well as institutionalizing research behavior at the university. He initiated the design of the first-ever national mental health survey in Afghanistan, which was successfully completed in 2018. His studies in Afghanistan have directly contributed to informing public health policies. He has developed teaching materials in epidemiology, biostatistics, and research methods for students. Currently, he focuses on evaluating the mental health and psychosocial needs of Afghans resettled in the United States, particularly concerning adverse childhood experiences during critical developmental periods from 2017 to 2024.

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