Is a Senior Lecturer in Public Health with extensive experience in higher education, research, and international public health practice. Has taught across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, alongside supervising dissertations and leading academic modules. Afaf has worked with instituations organisations including Middlesex University, the University of Bedfordshire, the University of East London, Public Health England, and the Ministry of Health in Somalia. Her professional interests include public health education, health systems strengthening, and improving health outcomes through collaborative and community focused approaches.