João Nunes

João Nunes is a Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations with expertise in public health policy, community health systems, and social movements in Brazil. His research focuses on the intersection of political decision-making, health promotion, and marginalized populations, particularly through the lens of neglect and resistance in pandemic response and primary healthcare frameworks.

• Lecturer in International Relations and Politics
• Co-investigator on ESRC-funded projects addressing neglected tropical diseases and health emergencies in Brazil

Nunes explores how structural inequalities shape health outcomes, emphasizing the role of community health workers as both agents of policy and mediators of systemic vulnerabilities. His work critiques Brazil’s pandemic governance and post-Zika recovery efforts, highlighting grassroots mobilization and intersectional discrimination.

Active in academic service, Nunes contributes to peer review for journals like the British Journal of Politics and International Relations and participates in seminars on disease framing. His collaborations span institutions and social movements, focusing on gender, racial, and disability justice during health crises.