Soumya Swaminathan - Wikipedia
Soumya Swaminathan (born 2 May 1959) is an Indian paediatrician and clinical scientist known for her research on tuberculosis and HIV. [1] From 2019 to 2022, she served as the chief scientist at the World Health Organization under the leadership of Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. [2]
WHO chief scientist departs ahead of broader shake-up
Nov 15, 2022 · The exit of Soumya Swaminathan, an Indian pediatrician, announced on Twitter, comes as Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus's second term as leader of the 74-year-old U.N. agency gets...
In conversation with Soumya Swaminathan, Doctor of ... - Health e-News
Jun 12, 2024 · A pediatrician and infectious disease researcher – with a particular interest in tuberculosis and HIV – as well as a global and public health activist, Dr. Swaminathan served as the World Health Organization (WHO)’s inaugural Chief Scientist during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Interview with WHO Chief Scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan: …
Nov 7, 2021 · In this interview, WHO Chief Scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan recounts some of the pathways WHO took during the pandemic to translate evidence into health policy and why dialogue between researchers, community, and politicians is crucial for driving policy change.
Dr Soumya Swaminathan is now Chairperson of M S Swaminathan …
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.
WHO’s departing chief scientist regrets errors in ... - Science | AAAS
Nov 23, 2022 · Last week, Indian pediatrician Soumya Swaminathan announced on Twitter that she is leaving her post as chief scientist at the World Health Organization (WHO) at the end of this month. She plans to return to India to work on public health there.
WHO chief scientist Swaminathan set to resign, return to India to …
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.
First WHO chief scientist to successor: ‘Speak truth to power’ - Devex
Nov 30, 2022 · Dr. Soumya Swaminathan shares the challenges of serving as WHO’s first chief scientist, the worst science misinformation she had to deal with, and what she thinks could address health...
WHO Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan on virus variants ... - The Hindu
May 18, 2021 · Among the key voices of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr. Soumya Swaminathan with her clarity of thought, articulation and deep awareness of the Indian context, has emerged as a...
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Dec 22, 2023 · Soumya Swaminathan, Chief Scientist at the World Health Organisation, today assured that the freeze on Bharat Biotech's Covaxin supply does not involve the safety or efficacy of the vaccine,...