Nafiza is a Nurse Midwife with an career spanning over 38 years, marked by unwavering dedication to women’s health and addressing inequalities in healthcare systems. With a diverse background encompassing clinical expertise, educational leadership, management, service improvement, and project management, Nafiza has emerged as a formidable force in the field of maternal and reproductive health.
Throughout her career, Nafiza has been driven by a profound passion for addressing inequalities in health, particularly within maternity services. Her commitment to effecting positive change has taken her on a transformative journey, from local initiatives to global projects aimed at improving healthcare outcomes for marginalized communities.

Fuelled by her passion, Nafiza pursued a Public Health MSc and secured a prestigious scholarship with DFID, where she served as a project manager for Women’s health projects in South Asia. Recognizing the need for advocacy and empowerment within the midwifery profession, Nafiza co-founded the Association of South Asian Midwives, aiming to dismantle barriers faced by communities from the global majority and enhance maternity services worldwide.

Nafiza’s influence extends beyond her direct involvement in projects; she serves as a panel member for MBRRACE-UK perinatal confidential enquiry and contributes to various advisory groups, including the Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Midwifery Officer BAME Strategic Advisory Group. Her consultancy work with the Bangladesh RCM Twinning project underscores her commitment to nurturing young midwifery leaders and supporting professional development.

In her NHS roles, Nafiza has been instrumental in pioneering initiatives to improve maternal healthcare. As Lead Maternal Medicine Midwife, she played a pivotal role in developing Maternal Medicine services across Northeast London. In her current position as Equity and Equality Lead for North East London, Nafiza champions equitable and compassionate care, ensuring that all women receive the support and respect they deserve.

Nafiza’s contributions have garnered widespread recognition, including being awarded the RCM Fellowship and the prestigious Florence Nightingale Leadership Scholarship. Her dedication to advancing the inequalities agenda was further honored when she was invited by HRH King Charles to Buckingham Palace, acknowledging her role in shaping healthcare policies and practices.

A visionary entrepreneur and change agent, Nafiza continues to advocate for equitable maternity services, driven by her unwavering belief in the power of healthcare to transform lives. Through her leadership and advocacy, Nafiza is paving the way for a future where every woman receives dignified, compassionate, and equitable care during childbirth.