Three Decades at the Frontlines of Epidemics, Policy, and Global Health Leadership

In this powerful episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Rana Hajjeh, a global public health leader whose career has spanned over three decades at the heart of epidemic response, vaccine policy, and global health diplomacy. From her early training as an Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) officer at the CDC to leading outbreak responses to meningitis, Ebola, MERS, and COVID-19, Dr. Hajjeh reflects on what it truly means to work at the frontlines when science, uncertainty, and urgency collide. She shares behind-the-scenes insights into global vaccine introduction, lessons on equity and trust, and why global coordination through organizations like the WHO remains indispensable in a world without borders. This conversation goes beyond titles and institutions exploring leadership, resilience, and the human side of public health decision-making. Whether you’re a physician, public health professional, policymaker, or simply curious about how global health works in real life, this episode offers rare perspective, hard-earned wisdom, and enduring hope for the future. 🎧 Tune in for an honest, timely, and inspiring discussion on leadership, epidemics, and the future of global health. #GlobalHealth #PublicHealth #EpidemicResponse #InfectiousDiseases #VaccineEquity #HealthLeadership #GlobalHealthDiplomacy #WHO #CDC #PublicHealthCareers #MedicineBeyondBorders #LebanesePhysiciansPodcast #HealthcareLeadership #HealthPolicy #PandemicLessons #subscribe On YouTube @thelebanesephysicianspodcast and on all podcast apps