Biography

Dr. Mostafa Mahtab Toaha is a public health specialist with over 11 years of experience in Epidemiology, Disease Surveillance, Immunization, and Communicable Disease Control. He has served in key positions at WHO, IEDCR, Asian Development Bank, Damien Foundation, Marie Stopes Bangladesh, and leading Medical Colleges.

Currently, he is a Staff with the United Nations and a Guest Faculty in the Department of Public Health at the World University of Bangladesh. His expertise spans Immunization Program Management, Outbreak Investigation (COVID-19, Dengue), Global Fund Project Coordination, and Biomedical Waste Management. He has also actively contributed to teaching, curriculum development, and mentoring at undergraduate and graduate levels.

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Research Interests

• Disease Surveillance and Outbreak Investigation

• Immunization and Vaccine Safety (AEFI)

• Tuberculosis and Communicable Disease Control

• Public Health Policy and Health Systems Strengthening

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Selected Publications

1. Public Toilet Status in Dhaka City Corporations – Kustia Medical College Journal

2. Direct Cost of Tuberculosis Treatment at a Selected DOTS Centre – Kustia Medical College Journal

3. Exclusive Breastfeeding Practice in Jhenaidah District – Kustia Medical College Journal

4. Menstrual Hygiene Practice Among Rural Adolescents – Mymensingh Medical Journal

5. Cognitive Capacity Among Elderly in an Urban Community – Kustia Medical College Journal

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Training Highlights

• Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) Frontline, IEDCR

• Training on Biomedical Waste Management, EPI HQ

• End TB Strategy & Elimination, WHO & Maugeri Care and Research Institute, Italy

• Orientation on Influenza & Rapid Response, IEDCR

• Multiple ToTs on immunization, surveillance, and medical emergency management

Education/Academic Qualification

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