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Laxmikant Chavan
Communicable Diseases Epidemiology, Vaccine-Equity, One Health
Laxmikant Chavan is a seasoned professional with 16 years of diverse experience in public health, ranging from community to international levels.
He has a strong background in global health, epidemiology of communicable diseases, health system strengthening, and partnerships with various prominent organizations like the United Nations, CDC, USAID, and Indian Council of Medical Research.
With a recent role as Team Leader for Communicable Diseases & AMR in Africa, Laxmikant focused on disease control through integrated approaches in HIV, Tuberculosis, Hepatitis, and more, ensuring evidence-based and gender-sensitive national health programs.
His key projects include initiatives on health security, antimicrobial resistance, HIV strategies, pandemic preparedness, and community-based surveillance.
Laxmikant's educational qualifications include MD in Social and Preventive Medicine, DNB in Public Health, and MBBS from esteemed universities like Nagpur University.
His professional journey includes roles as a Global Health Consultant, Technical Consultant at UNAIDS, Team Leader at WHO, and positions at organizations like NACO and the National Institute Of Epidemiology.
Laxmikant's expertise covers disease modeling, cross-border collaboration, peace-building through health initiatives, SDG frameworks, and strategic partnerships with major donors to drive impactful health projects worldwide.
