Abdullah Baqui

Abdullah Baqui is a Professor in the Department of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, where he also serves as Director of the International Center for Maternal and Newborn Health. He is affiliated with the Center for Global Health and the Urban Health Institute, and his work spans research, policy, and education in global maternal and child health.

• DrPH, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 1990
• MPH, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 1985
• MBBS, University of Dhaka Medical College, 1976

Dr. Baqui’s research is centered on reducing neonatal, child, and maternal mortality in low-income countries. His work emphasizes understanding disease etiology, designing and evaluating cost-effective public health interventions, and translating evidence into policy. He has led large-scale field trials in Bangladesh and Tanzania, focusing on community-based maternal and newborn care, infectious diseases, malnutrition, and urban health. His research integrates epidemiology, operations research, and program evaluation to strengthen health systems and influence national and global policies.

His recent publications reflect a sustained focus on neonatal infections, maternal health interventions, early childhood development, and climate impacts on health. Trends show a strong emphasis on implementation science, cross-country collaborations, and the use of innovative tools like the Global Scales for Early Development (GSED). His work frequently appears in high-impact journals such as The Lancet and EClinicalMedicine.

• The Carl E. Taylor Lifetime Achievement Award (2017, APHA)
• Dory Storms Recognition Award (2012, CORE Group)
• BMANA Recognition Award (2012)
• The Lancet’s Paper of the Year (2008)
• First Global Health Faculty Grant (2008, JHU)
• United Nations University Fellowship (1984–1986)
• International Nutrition Foundation Fellowship (1986)

Dr. Baqui has secured extensive grant funding for projects across South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, including evaluations of newborn survival programs, maternal infection screening, and family planning integration. He mentors students and collaborates widely with WHO, national governments, and international agencies. He leads the International Center for Maternal and Newborn Health, which conducts formative research, develops surveillance systems, and supports policy formulation through evidence generation. His team engages in multi-omics research, verbal autopsy validation, and vaccine impact assessments, reflecting a comprehensive approach to global health challenges.