Hafsa Abdirahman MPH | Author at Health Writer Hub

About Hafsa Abdirahman MPH

Hafsa Abdirahman MPH is a public health scientist and freelance medical writer and editor. She believes that access to evidence-based, quality health information can save lives and she’s worked throughout her career to put this belief into practice. You can find her at Health Culturally where she blogs about health issues facing the Somali community. Connect with her on LinkedIn.

Hafsa is a member of the Health Writer Hub Alumni.

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Racism is a public health problem: Here’s how health writers can talk about it

Hafsa Abdirahman discusses the toll of COVID-19 on Black and Brown communities and the lessons health writers can learn from it.

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As health writers, we have to do our due diligence to ensure we are citing reliable and scientifically accurate sources.

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How to write about epidemics: Experts share their advice

Tips for health and medical writers on how to write responsibly and avoid spreading misinformation.