Nazhatussima Suhaili

Dr. Nazhatussima Suhaili is a Family Medicine Specialist with a focused interest in wound care, dedicated to advancing patient-centred management across primary care settings. She is actively involved in clinical practice, education, and capacity building, particularly in equipping healthcare providers with practical skills in wound assessment and management. Dr. Nazhatussima has contributed extensively to training initiatives, including the development and delivery of structured wound care courses for doctors, paramedics, and multidisciplinary teams. Her work emphasises early identification of wound complications, holistic patient assessment, and evidence-based interventions, especially in chronic wounds such as diabetic foot ulcers and vascular ulcers. She is also engaged in promoting antibiotic stewardship in wound management, advocating for rational prescribing practices to combat antimicrobial resistance while optimising patient outcomes. Beyond clinical work, she plays a key role in collaborative efforts to strengthen wound care services, including guideline development and tailored education programmes for diverse healthcare settings. Dr. Nazhatussima is passionate about elevating the standards of wound care in primary care and fostering greater recognition of wound care as a specialised field.