Apart from infectious diseases and child health, my other research interests are global health security, the political determinants of health and antimicrobial resistance. I have previously conducted research in global health security, universal health coverage and private health sector engagement. I also have a Masters in Public Health and BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences. I am also a prolific writer, having written for publications such as Black Ballad, BBC Science Focus and the British Medical Journal.
I have one year of experience working as an Associate Consultant at Impact for Health International, where we use strategic facilitation, technical analysis and information design to help our clients optimise their development work. Currently, our health areas of focus are governance and private sector engagement, digital health, sexual and reproductive health and rights.
On a more personal note, I was recently diagnosed with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) - a rare neurological autoimmune disease I nearly died from. Inspired by their work and discussing with the wonderful team, I am now Scotland's 1st ambassador for The Sumaira Foundation, dedicated to generating global awareness of NMOSD and MOGAD.
Feel free to browse this website to look at my publications, teaching experience and press engagements. Have fun!
Publications
An equitable roadmap for ending the COVID-19 pandemic
Mitsuru Mukaigawara, Ines Hassan, Genevie Fernandes, Lois King, Jay Patel, Devi Sridhar
Nature Medicine, vol. 31, 2022
Hindsight is 2020? Lessons in global health governance one year into the pandemic.
Ines Hassan, Mitsuru Mukaigawara, Lois King, Genevie Fernandes, Devi Sridhar
Nature Medicine, vol. 27, 2021, pp. 396–400
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Blogs
Importance of Qualitative Research to Empower Rural Caregivers
In Bangladesh, 14% of deaths in children under the age of five are attributed to pneumonia every year. Delays in care-seeking are a significant factor in the cause of these deaths. But for targeted interventions in the community to be effective, it is ... (Link)
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Edinburgh woman helps to tackle child pneumonia on overseas medical mission
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Charting the course: translating good leadership into digital spaces
This month's blog - written by our blog editor Lois King - details reflections on positive female leadership during times of digital over-reliance, inspired by one of our launch events and our upcoming mentorship programme. New Zealand. Taiwan. Finla... (Link)
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