Dr. Hilal Ahmed Rather, MBBS, MD, community medicine, GMC Srinagar, is presently working as a senior resident in the department of community medicine, GMC Srinagar. He has previously worked in the immunization center at GMC Srinagar were routine immunization and preventive health care services were provided to under five children. He has also worked for strengthening immunization services in the field practice area of GMC, Srinagar. He has more than 10 research publications and has presented at multiple public health conferences. He has a special interest in the field of vaccines and immunology and has been involved in teaching undergraduate MBBS students. He is a life member of IAPSM and a certified member of Good Clinical Practice.