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Anna-Karin Hurtig is a Professor and Head of the Department of Epidemiology and Global Health at Umeå Universitet, Sweden. Her research focuses on international health policy, community-based health systems, primary health care, and migrant health. She leads the Umeå International School of Public Health (UISPH) and has extensively contributed to global health equity through studies in low- and middle-income countries like Tanzania and Zambia, as well as Sweden’s migrant health policies.
Her work emphasizes health system strengthening, social accountability mechanisms, and policy analysis. Notable projects include evaluations of health facility governing committees in Tanzania and studies on youth clinic accessibility for migrants in Sweden. She advocates for inclusive and resilient health systems through participatory approaches and innovative service models.
- Leadership: Department Head since [Year not explicitly stated, inferred from current role].
- Research Themes: Intersection of policy, community participation, and health equity.
- Geographic Foci: Sweden, Sub-Saharan Africa, and migrant communities.
Her publications (2020–2025) highlight trends in health system governance, migrant health access, and primary care innovation. She frequently collaborates with international institutions to bridge research and policy.
