Dr. Tanzina Afrose

Dr. Tanzina Afrose is an Assistant Professor of Community Medicine at Rangpur Community Medical College & Hospital in Rangpur. She holds an MBBS and an MPH in Community Medicine from NIPSOM. Her academic specialty is Community Medicine, with her work centred on public health and medical education.

Community Medicine looks at health from a wider angle. Disease prevention, vaccination, maternal health, nutrition and sanitation are common parts of the subject. Students also study epidemiology and learn how health problems can differ between communities and population groups.

At Rangpur Community Medical College & Hospital, Dr. Tanzina Afrose teaches medical students about these topics. A simple example is vaccination. Students learn not only which vaccines are used, but also why coverage matters when trying to control an infectious disease across a community.

Her MPH in Community Medicine from NIPSOM adds to her academic background in this field. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor, with Community Medicine listed as her area of expertise. Her professional work is based in Rangpur.