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Hossein Malek-Afzali

b. 1939

Iranian scientist

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About Hossein Malek-Afzali

Born 1939. Hossein Malek-Afzali is an Iranian physician and inventor.

Hossein Malek-Afzali (; born 1939) is an Iranian scientist, physician, and an associate of World Health Organization.

He is currently professor at the Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Tehran University. He also acted as deputy health minister of Iran.

Malek-Afzali is the author of more than 80 articles in international journals and several books in English and Persian.

In 2007, Malek-Afzali was awarded the United Nations Population Award. He has helped design strategies to improve health procedures, particularly adolescent health, reproductive health and family planning. In the field of reproductive health, he has engaged policymakers and religious leaders in the planning and implementation of reproductive health programmes in Iran.

Awards United Nations Population Award (2007)

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Important facts

Born
1939
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Physician, inventor
Nationality
Iran
Employers
University of Tehran

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Hossein Malek-Afzali?

Iranian scientist

When was Hossein Malek-Afzali born?

Hossein Malek-Afzali was born in 1939.

What is Hossein Malek-Afzali's occupation?

Hossein Malek-Afzali is a physician and inventor.

What nationality is Hossein Malek-Afzali?

Hossein Malek-Afzali is Iranian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hossein Malek-Afzali

· Wikidata: Q5909082

· DBpedia: Hossein Malek-Afzali

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