Pierre Pratley

Pierre Pratley is a senior advisor in health systems strengthening at KIT Royal Tropical Institute, based in Amsterdam.12 He holds a Doctorate of Public Health (DrPH) from the George Washington University Milken Institute of Public Health's Global Health Department.1

Dr. Pratley has over two decades of experience in global health, specializing in sustainability, systems strengthening, and access to quality care.2 His work focuses on leveraging health systems strengthening to reduce health inequities, with a particular emphasis on reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health and nutrition, including among vulnerable populations and persons with disabilities.1

At KIT, Dr. Pratley's responsibilities include:

• Leading and evaluating projects in health systems strengthening
• Coordinating the Health Systems and Policy Making course in the ICHD's core curriculum
• Teaching and providing training in Monitoring and Evaluation
• Co-chairing KIT's works council

His expertise extends to various areas, including:

• Measurement of women's empowerment and its relationship with maternal and child health outcomes
• Community empowerment at the national level
• Results-based financing in healthcare
• Mental health services in humanitarian settings

Dr. Pratley has led projects and conducted evaluations for major organizations such as the Global Fund, World Bank, UBS Optimus Foundation, WHO, and UNICEF.1 His current portfolio includes impact studies and evaluations in countries like Nepal and the Palestinian Territory, focusing on disability prevention, community rehabilitation, and digital mental health solutions.1

Prior to joining KIT, Dr. Pratley served as a Specialist in Sustainable Development and Health Policies at the PAHO/WHO country office in Suriname.1