Dr. Kalimah Ibrahiim

Kalimah Ibrahiim’s expertise is further recognised through her roles as Council Member and Chair of the England Board for the Royal College and British Association of Occupational Therapists. Kalimah’s rich professional tapestry encompasses health and social care, public health, prisons, and a relentless drive for quality improvement. Within the research domain, Kalimah embarks on a quest to address a constellation of critical issues—ranging from global health humanities and health policy and systems research to the pursuit of justice in healthcare and societal transformation. She is particularly noted for integrating digital innovation into educational strategies to bolster health literacy. Her scholarly pursuits travel beyond the boundaries of public and global health, anchored in her fusion of indigenous science, traditional knowledge, and euro-western research paradigms. This creative blending is central to her mission to surmount the global public health equity divide. A beacon for change and an advocate for progress, Kalimah’s insights into occupational therapy and global health humanities are deeply rooted in her extensive practical experience and her unwavering commitment to research that challenges conventional limits. She is a visionary, paving the way towards a world where health equity is not the exception but the norm.