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Dr. Kadhim Alabady, MBBS, MPH, MSc, DrPH, FFPH (UK), FRCP (Glasgow) Dr. Kadhim Alabady is a public health and epidemiology specialist with over 20 years of international experience. He holds a Doctorate in Public Health and Epidemiology, along with Master’s degrees in Public Health and Clinical Epidemiology from universities in the Netherlands. He is a Fellow of both the UK Faculty of Public Health and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and is registered as a Grade A Epidemiologist with the Netherlands Epidemiological Society. Dr. Alabady has worked across academia, international organizations, and national health systems, including roles with Erasmus University, Queen Mary University, the United Nations, the NHS (UK), Qatar’s National Health Authority, and the Dubai Health Authority. He has published extensively on non-communicable diseases, mental health, and population health. Reference: Aligning Public and Mental Health: Addressing the Worldwide Challenges Background: Public Health Intelligence (PHI) is the process of converting health data into actionable knowledge to support timely, evidence-informed public health decisions. It enables early detection of health threats and guides effective responses. PHI professionals are central to gathering, analyzing, and interpreting information to inform public health strategies. Objective: To highlight how understanding and applying health data, information, and intelligence enhances the ability to assess population health needs, manage uncertainty, and inform decisions in complex health systems. Methodology: This abstract draws on over 30 years of cross-sectoral public health experience in academic, governmental, and international institutions, including: UK (NHS): Waltham Forest, Hull, Hillingdon, Havering, Norfolk Norfolk County Council Qatar: National Health Authority UAE: Dubai Health Authority Academic: Erasmus University (Netherlands), Queen Mary University (UK), University of East Anglia (UK) International: United Nations (US, Saudi Arabia) The work spans settings across the Netherlands, UK, US, KSA, UAE, and Qatar from 1996 to 2025. Key Findings: Data is raw and context-limited; information gives meaning to data; knowledge allows informed decision-making. Public health intelligence is strengthened by multidisciplinary collaboration, data integration, and the ability to assess statistical significance and uncertainty. PHI enables better understanding of population health trends and more effective health planning and intervention. Conclusion: Public Health Intelligence is a vital bridge between data and policy. Harnessing long-term, multisectoral experience reveals the importance of applying intelligence-driven approaches to improve population health outcomes and drive proactive, evidence-based action in diverse global settings.