Dr. Syed Khurram Azmat (MBBS, MPH, CAPM, PhD)
Chief Editor | Global Health Research Architect
Associate Professor & Head of Maternal, Child Health and Primary Health Care at APPNA Institute of Public Health, JSMU. Leading large-scale innovations in SRH, Health Economics, and Implementation Science.
Decision Analysis, Policy Landscape, Digital Innovations, Predictive Analytics.
Dr. Farhana Shahid (MBBS, MSPH, PhD)
Editor | Social & Developmental Sector Strategist
Consultant for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF). Former Senior Technical Advisor for USAID projects. Specialized in Nutrition, Gender, and Reproductive Health with 25+ years of strategic leadership.
On position since 04th Dec 2025
Dr. Muhammad Ali Awan (MSc, MPhil, PhD)
Managing Editor | Research & Policy Advisor
Research and Program Advisor at Marie Stopes Society. Expert in Sexual & Reproductive Health (SRH), Transgender rights, and Innovative Research Methodologies. Mandating operational integrity for JoWaCH.
International Strategists & Advisors
Southeast Asia
Prof. Dr. Wah Yun Low
University of Malaya, Malaysia
Prof. Nyoman Anita Damayanti
Women Health Authority, Indonesia
Gulf & MENA
Dr. Shazia Alam
University of Bahrain, Bahrain
Africa & Global
Dr. Philip Adewale Adeoye
JoS University Hospital, Nigeria
Dr. Olusegun Adeoye
Global Health Partnerships
The Journal of Women and Child Health (JoWaCH) is grateful to our former editorial team members for their valuable contributions. Their dedication and expertise have played a significant role in shaping the journal's progress. We extend our heartfelt thanks and best wishes for their future endeavors.
DR. SYED SHAHKAMAL HASHMI
Managing Editor (Former)
Tenure: 03rd January 2024 – 06th December 2024
Area of Interest: Health Policy, Nutrition, Behavioral Sciences
Dr. Hashmi served as the Managing Editor during his tenure, where he brought a deep understanding of health policy and behavioral sciences. His efforts in managing editorial decisions and guiding research submissions have been instrumental to the journal’s growth. We sincerely thank him for his leadership and contributions.
DR FARHANA SHAHID
Section Head (Women Health Section) - Former
Tenure: 07th January 2024 – 11th October 2025
Area of Interest: Women Health, Nutrition, Social Determinants of Health
Dr. Shahid served as the Section Head (Women Health Section) during her tenure, where she brought a deep understanding of Policy matters pertaining to Women Health, Women and Child Nutrition, Social Determinants of Health. Her efforts in editorial decisions and guiding research submissions have been instrumental to the journal’s growth. We sincerely thank her for her leadership and contributions.