Dalia Brahmi

Dr. Dalia Brahmi is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health's Department of Maternal and Child Health. She serves as Sr. Medical Director at VaxCare, focusing on improving contraceptive access through their LARC initiative, and as Regional Clinical Leader with the Reproductive Health Access Project. She trains medical students and residents in family planning at Planned Parenthood South Atlantic and mentors students at UNC and Indiana University. Her career spans 20 years in family medicine, public health education, and global health advocacy.

Education:

• MD in Medicine, Indiana University (2002)
• BA in Chemistry and Near Eastern Languages and Culture, Indiana University (1996)
• MPH in Population and Family Health, Columbia University (2007)
• Family Planning Fellowship, Albert Einstein College of Medicine (2007)

Research Focus: Dr. Brahmi specializes in reproductive health systems strengthening, with expertise in clinical guidelines development (e.g., WHO Safe Abortion Guidelines), contraceptive access innovation, and reducing maternal mortality through evidence-based interventions. Her work bridges public health education, clinical practice, and policy advocacy globally.

Professional Affiliations:

• Former Medical Officer at WHO's Reproductive Health and Research Department
• Former Associate Medical Director at Ipas, leading clinical quality assurance

Advising & Mentorship: She actively mentors MPH/PhD students on literature review methodologies and global health policy, contributing to academic programs at UNC and Indiana University.