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Yasmine Hassan: Bridging Cultures and Transforming Global Healthcare – Women of Egypt Network

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Jan 20, 2025, 16:44

Yasmine Hassan: Bridging Cultures and Transforming Global Healthcare – Women of Egypt Network

Women of Egypt Network shared a post on LinkedIn:

“Yasmine Hassan: ‘Bridging Cultures and Transforming Global Healthcare.’

Yasmine Hassan is a global leader in patient advocacy, policy, and Health Equity, with a focus on oncology. She currently leads global patient advocacy and policy initiatives at AstraZeneca, based in Washington, DC. Her work centers on fostering advocacy, promoting health policies, and contributing to the development of sustainable healthcare pathways for patients worldwide.

Yasmine graduated with a degree in Pharmacy and Biotechnology from the German University in Cairo in 2014. This academic foundation set the stage for her career in healthcare policy and patient advocacy.

She moved to the United States after gaining extensive experience in policy and patient advocacy in both Egypt and Canada. Having lived in Canada for over a decade, she has been in the U.S. for several years, continuing to build her career on a global scale.

Her journey to the United States was driven by her ambition to expand her impact on global healthcare. With prior experience in Egypt and Canada, working for multinational companies such as AstraZeneca, Vezeeta, and Rexall, she sought to take on a more influential role in shaping healthcare policy and patient advocacy on a global scale.

While the transition posed challenges, including adjusting to being away from her family, adapting to a new professional environment, and managing responsibilities in a global context, her passion for patient advocacy enabled her to overcome these obstacles.

In the US, Yasmine continues to celebrate many aspects of Egyptian culture, especially ‘our deep values of family, hospitality, and community. I stay connected to Egyptian traditions through food, music, and language, which I share with my friends and colleagues here in the US,’ she says.

One of the proudest moments in Yasmine’s life remains the opportunity to globally help patients and drive impact in their lives. She finds great inspiration when speaking with oncology leaders worldwide, which reflects the values of empowerment, advocacy, and patient rights that she holds dear as an Egyptian woman aiming to make a global impact.

Another proud moment was joining a global leadership role in policy and advocacy, where she had the honor of representing her company at various international congresses, including those in the U.S.

When asked if she has encountered any stereotypes or misconceptions about Egyptian women in the USA, Yasmine said, ‘There are often misconceptions about Egyptian women being confined to traditional roles, but I actively address these by showcasing the diversity and strength of Egyptian women. Through my leadership in global healthcare, I aim to break these stereotypes and demonstrate the power of women in Egypt and around the world.’

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Yasmine Hassan-Women of Egypt Network

Yasmine Hassan, Director of the Global Oncology Policy, Advocacy, and Health Equity at AstraZeneca, shared Women of Egypt Network’s post on LinkedIn adding:

“Thanks, Women of Egypt Network for featuring me.”

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