2025 UHC Day Champion
Meladul Haq Ahmadzai
Founder and CEO of Taleam Systems, Canada
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Meladul Haq Ahmadzai is committed to advancing global health in Afghanistan by leveraging his expertise in innovation, technology and digital health. He holds a Master’s degree in Global Health from the University of Manchester (UK), a leading institution in the field. His dedication has been recognized through numerous awards, including the CUGH Fellowship (2022–2024), the Canada Service Corps Award, and the Stellify Award for social responsibility from his university.
Passionate about equitable healthcare, he contributes to universal health coverage goals, actively advocating for accessible and high-quality services in Afghanistan and is committed to advancing financing for global health and nutrition in war-affected countries, especially in refugee camps.
