Profile Summary
A dedicated medical doctor with extensive experience administering public health research, including systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
Dr. Sahabi Kabir Sulaiman is a dedicated medical doctor, public health researcher, and the visionary founder of Health Evidence and Innovation Research (HEIR). With a career defined by a commitment to bridging the gap between clinical practice and evidence-based policy, Dr. Sulaiman leads HEIR’s mission to transform healthcare delivery across Africa. Academic & Research Excellence Dr. Sulaiman holds a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Bayero University, Kano, and an MSc in Healthcare Management (Distinction) from the University of Leicester, where he was a prestigious Commonwealth Shared Scholar. His academic rigor is matched by a prolific research portfolio, with authorship of numerous high-impact papers in world-renowned journals such as Nature Human Behaviour, Communications Medicine, and Vaccine. Clinical & Leadership Expertise With extensive experience as a Medical Officer and Research Fellow in Nigeria, Dr. Sulaiman has spearheaded large-scale, multi-center studies focusing on infectious diseases, vaccine acceptance, mental health, and human resources for health. His technical expertise spans advanced statistical modeling, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses. Global Impact Beyond his research, Dr. Sulaiman serves on the Editorial Board of Scientific Reports and is an active peer reviewer for the BMJ Open and PLOS Global Public Health. He is a member of the International Society for Vaccines and the Global Burden of Disease collaborative, ensuring that HEIR remains at the forefront of global health innovation. Under his leadership, HEIR is dedicated to producing high-quality research data and innovative solutions that address the most pressing public health challenges facing the African continent today.