Washington, District of Columbia
Dr. Mohammad Nasir Akhter passed away on January 9, 2025 in his home in Silver Spring, MD at the age of 80 due to lung cancer. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Dr. Jeanette Akhter as well as their daughter Sarah Akhter and son-in-law Esteban de Dobrzynski of Takoma Park, MD. Dr. Akhter...
Read MoreJeanette and Sarah, My heart is broken to read about Mohammad´s passing. Sending prayers and love to you both. Pam Russell
Pam Russell
April 23, 2025 | Friend
I have wonderful memories of Mohammad, both in our work together and our times together as neighbors with Mohammad and Jeanette. Both Emily and I send our sympathies to Jeanette and family.
Paul Schwab
February 11, 2025 | Selbyville, DE | Friend
Dr. Akhter was so supportive when he was at APHA, where I met him. Truely a kind, compassionate man. He will be missed.
Theresa Byrd
February 03, 2025 | Other
Condolences to the family! I am sorry for your loss. Dr. Akhter was a role model and my boss at both the DC Department of Health and the American Public Health Association. He was an inspirational boss! May you find peace in your memories.
Barbara J Hatcher
January 30, 2025 | Work
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Dr. Barbara J Hatcher
January 30, 2025 | Washington, DC
Dr.Akhter was truly a Health Systems Advocate. It was truly a pleasure being his Special Assistant during tenure as Director of Health for Washington, DC and later as Assistant Professor for Health Systems Management and Policy at Howard University in Washington,.DC In addition, we were also advocates for Global Systems Strengthening and Development and Universal Health Insurance Reform within the US and Globally. Dr.Akhter met the purpose of his life journey. To all peace and...
Dr.Raymond Terry,Sr
January 30, 2025 | Other
