Surveillance
Regional Outbreak Readiness
Coordinated multi-country simulation exercises utilizing new digital tools, reducing average outbreak activation time by 28% across the East African bloc.
Public Health Professional
Advancing Health Equity through Data & Policy.
Specializing in epidemiology, health systems strengthening, and evidence-based interventions across East & West Africa.
10+
Years of Expertise
35+
Strategic Projects
14
Global Regions
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Data Driven
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Global Impact
About Me
Bridging the gap between evidence and action.
As a Senior Epidemiologist and Health Systems Specialist, I have spent the last decade working at the intersection of public health practice and policy. from designing surveillance systems in Kenya to implementing maternal health dashboards in Ghana.
My approach combines rigorous analytics with stakeholder engagement to build resilient health systems that can withstand emerging threats.
Core Competencies
Epidemiology
Program Evaluation
Health Informatics
Policy Advocacy
Outbreak Response
Capacity Building
Analytics
R, Stata, SPSS, Python
Data Viz
PowerBI, Tableau, DHIS2
Research
ODK, KoboToolbox, RedCap
Strategy
Theory of Change, LogFrames
Career Path
Professional Experience
2020 - Present
Senior Epidemiologist
Global Health Alliance · Nairobi, Kenya
- Lead surveillance strengthening for 6 countries, reducing reporting delays by 35% through digital transformation.
- Co-designed cross-border outbreak response playbooks now adopted by regional ministries of health.
- Mentor a team of 12 analysts on advanced study design and data quality assurance.
2016 - 2020
M&E Advisor
Health Systems Lab · Accra, Ghana
- Built comprehensive M&E frameworks for maternal/child health programs across 120+ facilities.
- Championed the introduction of DHIS2 dashboards, establishing weekly data review cycles.
- Published regular learning briefs that directly informed $5M in donor portfolio adjustments.
2013 - 2016
Research Associate
Center for Infectious Disease · Delhi, India
- Co-authored 3 peer-reviewed studies on tuberculosis treatment adherence interventions.
- Implemented large-scale community surveys across 8 districts with a 95% longitudinal follow-up rate.
Portfolio
Key Projects
Maternal Health
Quality Improvement Initiative
Implemented facility coaching and real-time dashboard reviews which improved 4th Antenatal Care (ANC4) visit coverage by 15% in two years.
Role: M&E Advisor
Policy
Data-to-Policy Playbooks
Developed evidence-based policy briefs on malaria trends that guided a major funding reallocation to high-burden districts previously overlooked.
Role: Policy Analyst
Capacity Building
CHW Training Program
Designed and rolled out training modules on case definitions and referral pathways, increasing correct referrals by Community Health Workers by 22%.
Role: Training Lead
Publications
Research & Thoughts
Let's Collaborate
Always open to discussing new research, advisory roles, or speaking opportunities.
prashant.khadka@healthmail.org