Atef oversees the strategic and operational management of eHealth Africa, driving programmatic success and business development. Since joining eHA in 2012, he has led transformative initiatives, including the establishment of eight Polio Emergency Operations Centers in Nigeria, funded by the Gates Foundation, and the rapid response to the Ebola outbreak in Lagos. His eff orts have expanded eHA’s impact across 19 African countries, contributing to polio eradication, Ebola response, and various health mapping projects.
With over 10 years of experience in operations management, Atef excels in optimizing processes, building strategic partnerships, and enhancing organizational performance. Prior to eHA, he served as Chief Operating Offi cer at Electronic Connections Ltd., where he focused on personnel management and process effi ciency.
Atef holds a BSc in Computer Communications Engineering from the Lebanese International University and an MSc in Global Studies. His contributions to public health have earned him recognition, including a service award from Rotary International and a nomination to the Kano State COVID-19 Task Force.
In his current role, Atef provides executive leadership, ensuring that eHealth Africa continues to improve healthcare accessibility in underserved regions while building sustainable, scalable solutions for global health challenges.
