David Nabarro

David Nabarro is a prominent figure in global health and sustainable development with an extensive career spanning several decades. Here are the key points about his current role and background:

Current Positions

David Nabarro currently holds several important positions:

• Strategic Director of 4SD Foundation (Skills, Systems & Synergies for Sustainable Development) in Switzerland since January 20181
• Co-Director of the Institute of Global Health Innovation at Imperial College London since June 20191
• Professor at the Institute of Global Health Innovation, Imperial College London since February 20181
• Special Envoy on COVID-19 for the World Health Organization (WHO) since February 20202

Background and Experience

Dr. Nabarro has had a distinguished career in public health, international development, and diplomacy:

• He obtained his medical qualification in 1974 and spent five years working as a community-based physician, mainly in South Asia1
• Worked in over 50 countries across communities, hospitals, governments, civil society, universities, and United Nations programs1
• Held leadership roles in the UN system from 1999 to 2017, focusing on disease outbreaks, health issues, food insecurity, nutrition, climate change, and sustainable development1
• Served as the UN Secretary-General's Special Adviser on Sustainable Development and Climate Change from 2016 to 20171
• Was a candidate for WHO Director-General in 2016-2017, coming second in the final round of voting2

Achievements and Recognition

• Received the World Food Prize in October 2018, along with Lawrence Haddad, for their leadership in raising the profile and building coalitions for action on nutrition across the Sustainable Development Goals1
• Played a key role in various global health initiatives, including the Roll Back Malaria project, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, and the UN's response to the West Africa Ebola outbreak2

Dr. Nabarro's work at 4SD Foundation focuses on enabling established and emerging leaders to be effective in promoting equity, justice, and regenerative futures in a complex, fast-changing world.1 His extensive experience and expertise make him a respected voice in global health and sustainable development.