Dr. Saima Rashid, Anantnag

Public-policy academic advising CPI on governance, gender and social-development research. **Dr. Saima Rashid** is a medical professional with an interest in healthcare, public health and community well-being. Her professional perspective is relevant to understanding the challenges facing healthcare systems, improving access to essential medical services and promoting awareness of health-related issues affecting individuals and communities. Her areas of interest include public health, preventive healthcare, health education, nutrition, maternal and child health, and the broader social and economic factors that influence health outcomes. These areas are important to developing effective public health policies, strengthening healthcare delivery and improving the accessibility and quality of medical services. Through a public-interest perspective, Dr. Saima Rashid’s professional background aligns with research and policy discussions concerning healthcare accessibility, community health awareness, preventive interventions and the effectiveness of public health programmes. Her engagement with these issues can contribute to informed dialogue on strengthening healthcare institutions and addressing the health needs of diverse communities. At the Centre for Public Interest (CPI), her profile reflects the importance of integrating healthcare perspectives into public policy research, social development and community engagement, particularly in addressing health-related challenges across Jammu & Kashmir.