Dr. Eman Salih is a pharmacist and global health professional dedicated to advancing health equity and strengthening health systems at the nexus of development and humanitarian response. As a first-generation scholar from a family that deeply values education, her journey reflects a commitment to leveraging knowledge and collaboration to create impactful change in fragile and conflict-affected settings.
Currently a Postdoctoral Associate at the Yale School of Public Health, Dr. Salih’s research focuses on health system strengthening in humanitarian crises, exploring how to build resilient healthcare systems that can adapt to the challenges of conflict and recovery. Her work on access to medications during wartime in Sudan exemplifies her ability to address critical health disparities while engaging with global stakeholders to implement sustainable solutions.
Dr. Salih has managed over $121 million in grants, including leading the World Bank-funded Sudan COVID-19 Emergency Response Project. In this role, she coordinated efforts to scale up testing and vaccination, enhance frontline healthcare capacity, and deliver life-saving services in one of the world’s most challenging contexts. As the Director of Bilateral and Multilateral Relations at Sudan’s Federal Ministry of Health, she negotiated international partnerships, secured critical funding, and implemented projects that bridged emergency response and long-term health system reforms.
At Yale, Dr. Salih serves as a Professional Development Committee Member of the Yale Postdoctoral Association (YPA) and a Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) Liaison, where she champions interdisciplinary collaboration and supports the professional growth of early-career scholars. Her leadership reflects her own journey as a Fulbright Hubert H. Humphrey Fellow and Scholar at Risk Fellow, experiences that have shaped her approach to mentorship and advocacy within the academic and global health communities.
Dr. Salih holds advanced degrees in Public and Tropical Health and Clinical Pharmacy, along with certifications in project management and research methodologies. Beyond her professional accomplishments, she values inclusivity, mentorship, and the power of partnerships to create sustainable health solutions.
From managing multimillion-dollar global health initiatives to advancing research on the humanitarian-development nexus, Dr. Salih remains committed to transforming evidence into actionable policies. Her work continues to shape global health dialogues and foster equity and resilience in health systems worldwide.