Htin Thu

Htin Thu is a medically qualified public health professional with nine years of experience in national and international public health and development, focusing on program management, technical support, research, and evaluation.

He has expertise in leading and coordinating regional malaria initiatives and networks in the Asia Pacific region, offering technical assistance to national programs, and fostering collaboration across various sectors in healthcare.

Htin has successfully managed large-scale multimillion-dollar projects in Myanmar and the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) and is recognized as a thought leader in the public health and development sphere.

He is also a Development Fellow with the Asia Foundation, showcasing his commitment to advancing development goals and improving health outcomes in the region.

Htin's educational background includes a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.) from the University of Medicine 1 in Yangon, a Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) with a Cumulative Average Point (C.A.P) of 4.0/5.0 from the National University of Singapore, and professional postgraduate training in malaria from the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute.

Throughout his career, Htin Thu has held various key positions in renowned organizations, including roles as a Specialist at The Global Fund, Regional Representative and Technical Specialist at Malaria Consortium, Program Manager and Senior Program Coordinator focusing on malaria at Save the Children International, and Technical Officer at the Macfarlane Burnet Institute for Medical Research and Public Health (Burnet Institute).

His diverse experience also includes roles such as Quality Assurance Officer and Medical Officer at the Myanmar Medical Association, highlighting his broad skill set and versatility in the healthcare sector.