In this episode of Global Health Dialogues presented by OncoDaily, Princess Dina Mired speaks with Ahmed Mohammed Obaid Al Saidi, Former Minister of Health of Oman, whose leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic became a beacon of hope for many. With striking honesty and humility, Dr. Al Saidi opens up about the emotional weight of decision-making during the crisis, the sleepless nights, the faces he’ll never forget, and the moments that tested — and defined — his humanity. Beyond the pandemic, their conversation explores the silent toll of non-communicable diseases, the urgency of addressing mental health, and the often-overlooked emotional and ethical dimensions of health leadership.
Her Royal Highness Princess Dina Mired of Jordan is a humanitarian, passionate global advocate for Cancer Control and Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and mother of a cancer survivor. Princess Dina is the Patron of the International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP), Honorary President of the EORTC Research Fund, and Honorary Ambassador of Harvard Global Health Win-Win Initiative. Her Royal Highness is the Past – President of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), and former Director-General of the King Hussein Cancer Foundation.