Introduction: Fahmida Faizha Shama, Bangladesh - Evidence-informed policymaking

19 November, 2025

Dear Neil,

Thank you very much for your kind welcome and for adding me to the HIFA community. I am delighted to join this global forum and look forward to learning from and contributing to the discussions.

By way of introduction: My name is *Fahmida Faizha Shama*, and I am currently pursuing an *MPhil in Preventive & Social Medicine at NIPSOM, Bangladesh*. My professional background includes a Bachelor of Dental Surgery and an MPH in Public Health & Hospital Administration. My research interests focus on *public health, health systems, and aging*, with particular attention to evidence-based policy development in Bangladesh.

I am excited to engage with fellow members, share insights from my work, and learn from the diverse experiences represented in this forum. I believe HIFA provides a unique platform to strengthen collaboration and exchange knowledge that can improve healthcare information access worldwide.

Thank you again for this opportunity. I look forward to contributing actively to the discussions.

Warm regards,

Fahmida Faizha Shama

MPhil Student, NIPSOM

Dhaka, Bangladesh

HIFA profile: Fahmida Faizha Shama is an MPhil Student at NIPSOM, Bangladesh. Professional interests: Research; Public Health. fahmidafaizha72 AT gmail.com

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Fahmida Faizha Shama