Farah Massoud, the MENA Program Manager for PROTECT in the Center for Pandemic Preparedness and Response, plays a crucial role in coordinating and enhancing surveillance capacities in the region. She has managed various surveillance projects aimed at improving public health outcomes in Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, and Oman. Farah is passionate about leveraging innovative approaches to strengthen cross-border surveillance and disease response and addressing other public health challenges in MENA. She holds a bachelor’s degree in environmental health from the American University of Beirut and a master’s degree in public health from Imperial College London. Farah's academic journey reflects her commitment to public health and global well-being.