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Mohammad Akhter Obituary
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 was born in pre-partition India and was raised in a small village outside Lahore, Pakistan. He became one of the leading public health officials of his time. Among other posts, he served as Director of Health for Washington, DC, Chairman of the DC Health Benefits Authority Executive Board, Executive Director of the American Public Health Association, Executive Director of the National Medical Association, Senior Associate Dean for Public and International Health at Howard University College of Medicine, Health Director for the State of Missouri, and Dean of the College of Community Medicine in Lahore, Pakistan. With great skill and compassion, he dedicated his life to improving the health of us all. During his Delaware retirement, Dr. Akhter continued active public service, including as a fierce advocate for clean water, clean air, good government, justice, equity and environmental preservation.
A memorial gathering will be held at Friends Meeting of Washington, 2111 Florida Ave., NW, Washington, DC on Saturday, February 15 at 2 p.m.
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6 Entries
Pam Russell
April 23, 2025
Jeanette and Sarah,
My heart is broken to read about Mohammad´s passing. Sending prayers and love to you both.
Pam Russell
Paul Schwab
February 11, 2025
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.
Theresa Byrd
February 3, 2025
Dr. Akhter was so supportive when he was at APHA, where I met him. Truely a kind, compassionate man. He will be missed.
Barbara J Hatcher
January 30, 2025
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.
Dr.Raymond Terry,Sr
January 30, 2025
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 tranquility,
Doc.T
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