المهام

أ. د. بدرالدين بشير النجار هو احد اعضاء هيئة التدريس القارّين بقسم الصحة العامة بكلية التقنية الطبية. يعمل أ. د. بدرالدين النجار بجامعة طرابلس منذ سنة 1985 وله العديد من المنشورات العلمية في مجال تخصصه

المسيرة المهنية

Current appointment

Professor of Medical Parasitology and Public HealthPublic Health Department, Faculty of Medical TechnologyUniversity of Tripoli, Tripoli, Libya

Key Responsibilities:

Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in medical parasitology and public health topics.

Supervising MSc and PhD research projects.

Contributing to curriculum development and academic program reviews.

Leading research initiatives in parasitic and vector-borne diseases.

Engaging in national and international collaborations for public health policy and disease control.

Other posts

Director of Postgraduate Studies Office, Faculty of Medical Technology, University of Tripoli, Libya.

Staff Member, Joint Libyan PhD Programme in Applied Sciences (Division of Zoology).

Advisor, School of Medical Sciences, Libyan Academy, Libya.

Member, Committee of Research & Consultations, Faculty of Medical Technology, University of Tripoli, Libya.

Chairman of the Editorial Board, Libyan Journal of Medical Sciences (Peer-reviewed journal issued by NCDC and published by Wolters Kluwer - Medknow). https://www.ljmsonline.com/

Member, National Committee for Biosafety and Bioethics, Libya.

Member, Strategic Technical Advisory Group (STAG) on Leishmaniasis, EMRO/World Health Organization, Cairo.

National Focal Point for WHO on Leishmaniasis and Integrated Vector Management (IVM), Libya.

Previous major posts & activities

Leadership & Governance Roles

Director General, National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Libya (2011–2021).

• Oversaw national disease surveillance, outbreak response, and public health policy.

Served as National Primary IHR/WHO Focal Point for Libya (2011–2021).

Member, National Supreme Committee to Combat COVID-19, Libya (2020–2021).

Member, National Scientific Advisory Committee to Combat COVID-19, Libya (2020–2021).

Chairman, National Advisory Committee for Tackling Emerging Infectious Diseases & Pandemics, Ministry of Health, Libya (2013–2019).

Editor-in-Chief, Health & Public Magazine (NCDC publication, 2012–2021).

Programme Development & Coordination

Founder & Manager, National Control Programme of Leishmaniasis (NCPL), Libya (2006–2021).

Director & Founder, Administration of Zoonotic Diseases Control, NCDC (2006–2011).

Head, Public Health Department, Faculty of Medical Technology, Tripoli University (2007–2012).

Head, Biomedical Division, Libyan Academy of Postgraduate Studies (2007–2008).

International Engagement

Member, WHO Roster of Experts for the International Health Regulations (IHR-2005), Geneva (2014–2019).

Active Member, Programme Subcommittee of the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean, Cairo (2015–2019).

Representative of Libya, United Nations General Assembly High-Level Meetings on Tuberculosis and Non-Communicable Diseases, New York (2018).

Academic & Scientific Contributions

Lecturer, Health and Disease, Manchester City College, UK (2002–2004).

Senior Medical Researcher, National Centre for Medical Research, Libya (2004–2006).

Chairman, Scientific & Organising Committees of the 2nd Infectious & Endemic Diseases Conference (NCDC, 2009).

Founder, Infectious Diseases Libyan Society (2019–2022).

Innovation & Advocacy

Founder, FM Radio Station for Public Health (Libya’s first dedicated health channel).

Head, Scientific Affairs Office, Libyan Society for Culture & Sciences (2008–2011).

·         Senior Medical Researcher at the National Centre for Medical Research, Libya (2004 – 2006).

·         Medical Researcher at Public Health Laboratories, Technology Research Centre, Tripoli (1989 – 1992).

·         Chairman of the Scientific & Organising Committees of the 2nd Infectious & Endemic Diseases Scientific Conference organised by NCDC, Tripoli, Libya, 2009.           

·         Head of Scientific Affairs Office, Libyan Society for Culture & Sciences (2008 – 2011).

·         Member of the British Society of Parasitology (mem. No. 3451S).

·         Member of the Supreme Committee for the National Conference of the health systems of the Ministry of Health.

·         Chairman and founder of the Infectious Diseases Libyan Society (2019-2022).

الاهتمامات البحثية

Research interests

1. Epidemiology of Parasitic and Vector-Borne Diseases
• Conducting epidemiological investigations and surveys to understand the transmission dynamics of parasitic and vector-borne diseases, with a special focus on cutaneous leishmaniasis.
• Examining biological, ecological, and environmental factors influencing disease spread and persistence.
2. Disease Prevention and Control Strategies
• Developing evidence-based preventive measures and rational control methods to mitigate the impact of parasitic and vector-borne diseases.
• Designing and evaluating interventions targeting vectors (e.g., sand flies) and reservoir hosts (e.g., rodents) to disrupt transmission cycles.
3. Advanced Diagnostic Techniques
• Improving laboratory diagnostics for parasitic infections through molecular approaches (e.g., PCR, genomic sequencing).
• Enhancing surveillance systems by integrating modern tools for early detection and monitoring of emerging/re-emerging pathogens.

4. Public Health and Policy Implementation
• Strengthening national and regional disease control programs (e.g., National Control Programme of Leishmaniasis in Libya).
• Contributing to One Health initiatives that bridge human, animal, and environmental health for zoonotic disease management.
5. Capacity Building and Health Systems Strengthening
• Training healthcare professionals and researchers in field epidemiology, vector control, and biosafety.
• Advocating for primary healthcare (PHC) revitalization to achieve universal health coverage (UHC) in resource-limited settings.

النشاطات الخارجية

Main International Conferences & meetings attended

2020s

• Libyan Security Sensitive Biological Agent List – Stakeholder MeetingOrganized by Health Security Partners (HSP-USA), Tunis, Tunisia, 22–24 January 2024.
• Reunification of National Institutes: Expert Working GroupUNDP/National Planning Council, Tunis, Tunisia, 16–17 December 2022 (attended as national health expert).
• High-Level Meeting on Institutional Capacity for Evidence-Based Health PolicyBeirut, Lebanon, 17–19 February 2019.
• Cross-Regional Knowledge Exchange Workshop on Migrant Health"Leaving No-one Behind," Bangkok, Thailand, 25–27 June 2019.
• 30th Meeting of the Programme Budget and Administration Committee (PBAC30)72nd World Health Assembly (WHA72) and Executive Board 145th Session, Geneva, Switzerland, 15–17 May 2019.

2010s

• Project Mobilization Meeting: Strengthening Health Security Systems in LibyaOrganized by Health Security Partners (USA), Tunis, Tunisia, 24–26 February 2019.
• 5th Meeting of the Programme Subcommittee, WHO EMROCairo, Egypt, 20–21 February 2019.
• Public Health Situation Review & Joint Implementation Plan for LibyaGHD/EMPHNET/UNICEF, Amman, Jordan, 19–20 October 2019.
• Post-Campaign Review & EPI/Polio Annual Planning MeetingTunis, Tunisia, 6–9 February 2019.
• United Nations General Assembly High-Level MeetingsFight against Tuberculosis & Non-Communicable Diseases, New York, USA, 26–27 September 2018 (State Representative).
• National Strategy for Community Health Volunteers in LibyaTunis, Tunisia, 7–8 September 2018.
• 7th Regional Stakeholders Meeting on IHR (2005) ImplementationKuwait City, Kuwait, 18–20 December 2018.
• Violence Against Children (VAC) WorkshopStudy validation and CD4 strategy, Tunis, Tunisia, 11–12 December 2017.
• 6th Stakeholders Meeting on IHR ImplementationAmman, Jordan, 5–7 December 2017.
• Regional Contributions to Global Health SecurityMedPIET Annual Scientific Conference, Brussels, Belgium, 27 November–1 December 2017.
• WHO Executive Board Special Sessions on 13th General Programme of WorkGeneva, Switzerland, 22–23 November 2017 (Advisor to Minister of Health).
• First WHO Global Ministerial Conference on Ending TBMoscow, Russia, 16–17 November 2017 (Advisor to Minister of Health).
• 26th WHO EMRO Regional Committee MeetingIslamabad, Pakistan, 9–12 October 2017 (Advisor to Minister of Health).

Earlier Conferences (2016 and Prior)

 2016

• Workshop on Building Capacities for Zoonotic Disease ControlFocus on cutaneous leishmaniasis, WHO-WR & Tunis Pasteur Institute, Tunisia, 15-25 August 2016.
• Biorisk Management Trainer Development ProgrammeSandia National Laboratories (USA) & US State Department, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 24-28 July 2016.
• Workshop on Outbreak Management and Health Security SystemsGeorgetown University & CRDF Global, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 17-21 July 2016.
• Workshop on Health System Strengthening in LibyaWHO EMRO, Tunis, Tunisia, 22-24 June 2016.
• Workshop on Polio/Switch Implementation & Measles PlanningWHO EMRO, Tunis, Tunisia, 23-25 May 2016.

2015

• Sustainable Alternatives to DDT & Vector Control CapabilitiesWHO EMRO, Tehran, Iran, 9-11 June 2015.
• Global Health Security Meeting with Libya's IHR CommitteeIstanbul, Turkey, 8-9 May 2015.
• 2nd Health Authorities Meeting on Humanitarian Crisis in LibyaWHO-UNICEF, Istanbul, Turkey, 6 May 2015.

2014

• Implementation of Ebola Preparedness ChecklistWHO, Zarzis, Tunisia, 8-10 December 2014.
• Technical Committee Meeting of Maghreb Network for Epidemiological SurveillanceMaghreb Ministerial Council for Health, Tripoli, Libya, 19-21 April 2014 (Chairman).

2013

• 60th WHO EMRO Regional Committee MeetingMuscat, Oman, 27-30 October 2013 (Advisor to Minister of Health).
• International Istanbul Initiative on AgeingIstanbul, Turkey, 4-6 October 2013 (Advisor to President of National Congress).
• Biological Weapons Convention MeetingUnited Nations, Geneva, Switzerland, 11-16 August 2013 (Libyan Representative).

2012

• International Conference on Healthy Lifestyles & NCDsRiyadh, Saudi Arabia, 10-12 September 2012 (Advisor to Minister of Health).
• Mediterranean EPIET Programme ConsultationVeyrier du Lac, France, 2-4 April 2012.

2011

• 16th World Congress on AIDS & STDs in Africa (ICASA-2011)Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 4-8 December 2011.

2009-2010

• WHO Programme Managers Meeting on Leishmaniasis ControlSharm El Sheikh, Egypt, 27-29 October 2009.
• Emerging Zoonotic Diseases ConferenceInternational Society of Chemotherapy, Cairo, Egypt, 15-17 October 2009.
• Leishmania Research Opportunities in North Africa/Middle EastNIAID (USA), Tunis, Tunisia, 23-25 June 2009.

2007-2008

• WHO Meeting on Leishmaniasis Control StrategiesAleppo, Syria, 27-30 October 2008.
• WHO Consultative Meeting on Cutaneous LeishmaniasisGeneva, Switzerland, April 2007.

Main training courses attended

·         International Course on Health Systems Strengthening for UHC

Provided by Harvard Medical School jointly with WHO, Dubai, UAE, 9–12 November 2017.

·         Vaccine Procurement Practitioners Exchange Forum

UNICEF Supply Division, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2–4 October 2017.

·         Strengthening Immunization Supply Chain Management in Libya

Workshop on Effective Vaccine Management (EVM), UNICEF, Tunis, Tunisia, 6–9 August 2017.

·         Workshop and Training Programme on Building Capacities for the Control of Zoonotic Diseases

Focus on cutaneous leishmaniasis, organized by WHO-WR and Tunis Pasteur Institute, Tunisia, 15–25 August 2016.

·         Bio-risk Management Trainer Development Programme (BRM-TDP) for Libyan Trainers

Hosted by Sandia National Laboratories (USA) and sponsored by IBCTR, US State Department (Biosafety Engagement Programme), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 24–28 July 2016.

·         Workshop on Outbreak Management, Response, and Waste ManagementAddressing priorities for health security systems strengthening in Libya. Hosted by Georgetown University and sponsored by CRDF Global (US State Department), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 17–21 July 2016.

·         Workshop on Health System Strengthening in Libya

Organized by EMRO-WR-Libya, Tunis, Tunisia, 22–24 June 2016.

·         Workshop on the Strategy of Using Modern Information Technology in Infectious Diseases Surveillance

Conducted by the UK Health Protection Agency (HPA), Tripoli, Libya, 8–10 January 2007.