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Soumya Swaminathan (born 2 May 1959) is an Indian paediatrician and clinical scientist known for her research on tuberculosis and HIV. From 2019 to 2022, she served as the chief scientist at the World Health Organization under the leadership of Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
Jan 31, 2023 · Former Chief Scientist of World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr Soumya Swaminathan, takes charge as Chairperson of M S Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) effective February 1, 2023.
Apr 2, 2024 · Learn about the life and work of Soumya Swaminathan, who led the global fight against tuberculosis and engaged with civil society and patient representatives. Read an excerpt from her biography by Anuradha Mascarenhas, a journalist and author.
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Nov 13, 2022 · Dr Soumya Swaminathan, chief scientist at the World Health Organisation (WHO), will resign from her post on November 30 after a five-year stint and return to India.
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Dr Soumya Swaminathan is Chief Scientist at the World Health Organization (WHO). She previous served as WHO's Deputy Director-General for Programmes. A paediatrician from India and a globally recognized researcher on tuberculosis and HIV, she brings with her 30 years of experience in clinical care and research and has worked throughout her ...
Nov 7, 2021 · In this interview, Dr Swaminathan shares how WHO translated evidence into health policy during the COVID-19 pandemic and how to improve evidence-to-policy pathways. She also reflects on her experience in India and the role of dialogue, communication and multidisciplinary teams.
Dec 9, 2021 · Now at WHO in Geneva, Switzerland, Swaminathan still has an eye on mental health as part of her huge range of responsibilities as Chief Scientist, including new technologies, ethical issues, and issuing new guidelines based on the highest quality evidence.
