Physician and epidemiologist. MBBS, with an MPH and an MPhil in public health epidemiology, and certified training in clinical research. Published researcher. Served with WHO, UNICEF and the Government of Pakistan on immunisation, surveillance and community health, and in North America in chronic care management and primary health care.

                                                                                         Research Interest

Global health and health systems strengthening; immunization and communicable disease epidemiology (HIV/AIDS, STIs); maternal and child health; substance abuse and mental health (including suicide prevention); non-communicable disease epidemiology and oncology; health policy; health communication; and healthcare delivery in underserved populations.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

Dr. Serena Taj