Emma Hannay

Emma Hannay is the Chief Access Officer at FIND, an organization focused on improving access to diagnostics globally. She has been in this role since February 2021 and is based in Geneva, Switzerland. Dr. Hannay is a public health doctor with a strong emphasis on global health strategy and delivery, particularly in the context of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) .14

In her position, Dr. Hannay advocates for expanding access to diagnostic testing, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has highlighted significant disparities in healthcare access. She emphasizes that diagnostics are crucial for timely healthcare interventions and improving overall health outcomes. Her work aims to address the "benign neglect" of diagnostics within health systems, advocating for greater investment and focus on this area to ensure equitable access .13

Dr. Hannay has also contributed to scholarly discussions on diagnostics, co-authoring a comment in The Lancet that discusses leveraging momentum from the pandemic to enhance diagnostic capabilities globally .1 Additionally, she has held previous roles within FIND, including Strategy Advisor, and continues to be active in promoting innovations in diagnostics through various initiatives .25