Former WHO Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan appointed principal advisor for National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme
New Delhi: The Union Government has appointed Prof Dr Soumya Swaminathan, former Chief Scientist of the World Health Organization (WHO), as the principal advisor for its National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme on a pro bono basis.
As the Principal Advisor for the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme, Prof. (Dr.) Soumya Swaminathan will provide technical advice on the overall strategy to achieve program goals, suggest policy directions and necessary course corrections for optimal outcomes, and advise on research strategy.
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She will also assist in the formation of expert groups with top talent globally. Additionally, she will support the Union Health Ministry, state officials, and development partners in assessing the impact of the programme.
Prof Swaminathan was the former Chief Scientist of the World Health Organization and has also served as the Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) previously.
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