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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.
Nipah virus death: If we want to curb human diseases, we must monitor animal diseases, Soumya Swaminathan says | Chennai News - Times of India
CHENNAI: Keeping surveillance on animal diseases is very important in view of Nipah and Zika virus c...
The Times of India
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Monitoring Animal Diseases to Control Human Diseases: Importance of Surveillance by Dr. Soumya | Chennai News - Times of India
Chennai: Surveillance of animal diseases is important to control human diseases, said former chief scientist of World Health Organisation Dr...
The Times of India
3 days ago
Jan 31, 2023 · Former WHO Chief Scientist and pediatrician, Dr Soumya Swaminathan, takes charge of M S Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) from February 1, 2023. MSSRF is a not-for-profit trust that uses science for sustainable development and rural livelihoods.
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.
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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.
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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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.
May 26, 2021 · Learn about the journey and achievements of Dr Soumya Swaminathan, a leading global health expert and researcher on tuberculosis and HIV. She shares her views on supporting women in science and addressing gender inequality in the field.
