INTERNATIONAL BEST RESEARCHER AWARD-Public Health (Health Systems & Policy with focus on Universal Health Coverage and Community Participation)
MEDICAL OFFICER/PUBLICK HEALTH SPECIALIST
Dr Yogesh Chandra is a physician, public health specialist, and healthcare administrator with over two decades of diverse experience across clinical services, health systems management, academia, and research. He holds an MBBS degree along with advanced qualifications including an MBA in Hospital Administration, Master of Public Health (MPH), M.Phil in Hospital Health Systems & Management, and a Ph.D. (submitted, 2025) focusing on National Health Accounts and healthcare financing in India and SAARC nations. Dr. Chandra began his career in the Indian Air Force, where he served in leadership roles as Medical Officer, Senior Medical Officer, and Commanding Officer, managing healthcare delivery for personnel and families while contributing to aviation medicine and institutional health administration. His transition to the civilian healthcare sector saw him take on key leadership positions including Medical Superintendent, General Manager–Medical Services, and Deputy Medical Superintendent, where he led hospital operations, implemented quality improvement initiatives, and strengthened clinical governance systems. An expert in healthcare quality and systems strengthening, he is a National Assessor under the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) and a certified Master Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma. He has led multiple facility assessments, audits, and capacity-building initiatives aimed at improving service delivery, patient safety, and operational efficiency in public health facilities. His contributions include developing training modules and supporting large-scale quality improvement programs. Dr. Chandra’s academic and research work is centered on health economics, healthcare financing, and Universal Health Coverage (UHC). His doctoral research examines health financing patterns and fiscal space across SAARC countries, contributing to evidence-based policy development. He has published in peer-reviewed journals on topics such as health technology assessment, out-of-pocket expenditure, and community participation in health systems, with several publications indexed in reputed international databases. In addition to research, he is actively engaged in teaching and mentorship as a visiting faculty for MPH and MHA programs, guiding postgraduate and doctoral students in research methodology and data analysis. He is also involved in public health projects focused on affordable healthcare delivery under public-private partnership models. Through his multidisciplinary expertise and leadership, Dr. Yogesh Chandra continues to contribute to strengthening health systems, advancing quality of care, and promoting equitable and sustainable healthcare delivery at national and regional levels.