Anita Zaidi

Anita Zaidi
Anita Zaidi
Nationality	Pakistani
Alma mater	Aga Khan University, Duke University, Harvard University
Known for	Research in pediatric infectious diseases
	Scientific career
Fields	Pediatrics, Infectious diseases
Institutions	Aga Khan University, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Anita Zaidi (born 1964) at World Economic Forum Davos 2024

Anita Zaidi is a prominent Pakistani physician and researcher specializing in pediatrics and infectious diseases. She is known for her extensive work in improving child health and combating infectious diseases in developing countries.

Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]

Anita Zaidi was born in Pakistan. She completed her medical degree at Aga Khan University in Karachi. She then pursued further training in pediatrics at Duke University and specialized in infectious diseases at Harvard University.

Career[edit | edit source]

Aga Khan University[edit | edit source]

Zaidi began her career at Aga Khan University, where she served as a professor and chair of the Department of Pediatrics and Child Health. During her tenure, she conducted significant research on neonatal infections, diarrheal diseases, and pneumonia.

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation[edit | edit source]

In 2014, Zaidi joined the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation as the Director of the Enteric and Diarrheal Diseases program. She later became the Director of Vaccine Development and Surveillance, focusing on the development and implementation of vaccines to prevent infectious diseases in children.

Research and Contributions[edit | edit source]

Zaidi's research has been instrumental in understanding and addressing the causes of neonatal mortality and morbidity in developing countries. Her work has led to the development of strategies to prevent and treat neonatal sepsis, pneumonia, and diarrheal diseases.

Awards and Recognition[edit | edit source]

Zaidi has received numerous awards for her contributions to global health, including recognition from various international health organizations. Her work continues to influence policies and practices aimed at improving child health worldwide.

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