Promoting evidence-based interventions for healthier populations

Policy and programming in global health with Dr. Robert Kezaala
Consult Dr. Kezaala

Promoting evidence-based interventions for healthier populations

Policy and programming in global health with Dr. Robert Kezaala
Consult Dr. Kezaala

I am Dr. Robert Kezaala, a global health leader with over 30 years of experience at the intersection of policy, practice, and health diplomacy. My career has been defined by managing complex health emergencies and leading large-scale immunisation and disease control initiatives at country level (Ethiopia, China, Philippines), Eastern and Southern Africa, and with global responsibilities with World Health Organisation (WHO), UNICEF at the respective headquarters in Geneva and New York.

My expertise spans the full spectrum of communicable disease control: policy development, programme design and training and implementation support – from responding to complex health emergencies in Africa, to China with the COVID-19 pandemic, to leading global initiatives for Measles, Cholera, Yellow Fever, and Polio eradication.

I have a proven track record in the following:

Strategic leadership

Orchestrating the turn-around of underperforming national immunisation programmes.

Crisis management

Serving as a key coordinator for WHO’s response to COVID-19 in China as well as managing business continuity for the China UN Country Team at the height of the pandemic.

Global diplomacy

Playing a pivotal role towards China’s participation in the COVAX Facility and supporting the certification of malaria elimination in China.

Resource mobilisation

for health initiatives.

Multi-cultural team leadership

Leading and inspiring diverse, global teams to deliver measurable results.

I have had the privilege of being involved in the design of many regional and global health initiatives. I have also represented WHO and UNICEF in numerous high-level international forums, bringing a unique blend of field experience and global policy insight to every challenge.

Work with me

Disease outbreak response

Health policy advisory

Public health training and mentorship

Learn with me

Rapidly Building Population Immunity, a masterclass by Dr. Kezaala, guides participants through planning, implementation, and evaluation of mass immunization campaigns. Emphasizing data-driven strategies, community engagement, logistics, and monitoring, the course highlights managing adverse events, combating misinformation, and sustaining impact. Learners gain practical tools to strengthen systems, build trust, and save lives.

Consult with me

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Global Health and Disease
Control Expert

Telephone

+41 79 172 9689

Email

robertkezaala@gmail.com

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