Sameer Pathan

Background

About Sameer Pathan

With over 15 years of global health leadership, I have designed and scaled international programmes addressing diabetes and NCDs across diverse health systems. My work integrates scientific leadership, multi-sector partnerships, digital innovation, and systems strengthening, collaborating with ministries of health, UN agencies, scientific societies, member organisations, academic institutions, pharmaceutical partners, and corporate donors. As Global Programme Lead at the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), I oversee scientific, digital, educational, and grant-funded initiatives that drive sustainable health system impact and inform global policy dialogue. This includes leading the inception and execution of the IDF School of Diabetes, developing a network of over healthcare professionals worldwide, and establishing the IDF WeChat channel to expand reach in China. I also established strategic partnerships with Sanofi Global Health Unit (GHU) to deliver programmes reaching healthcare professionals across 40 LMICs. I have built and led cross-continental teams, secured and managed multi-million-dollar grants, and delivered complex, multi-stakeholder collaborations focused on health systems strengthening, digital health and sustainable programme delivery.