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Professor Elil Renganathan is a full-time Professor at Monash University's Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Malaysia. He is a leading expert in public health and health policy with over three decades of global experience, including extensive leadership roles at the World Health Organization. His work bridges academic research, national policy development, and international health collaboration, particularly within ASEAN and with UN agencies.
Education:
- PhD in Medicine, University of London (Awarded: 1 January 1992)
- MSc in Clinical Tropical Medicine, University of London (Awarded: 1 September 1987)
- DTM&H in Tropical Medicine, Royal College of Physicians (Awarded: 1 June 1987)
- MD in Medicine, University of Bonn, Germany (Awarded: 3 November 1986)
His research focuses on strengthening public health systems, health policy formulation, global health diplomacy, and organizational learning. He emphasizes evidence-based governance and strategic planning in health systems, contributing significantly to Malaysia’s national health agenda, including the Health White Paper. His work integrates program evaluation with policy innovation to improve health outcomes across diverse settings.
The recent research output reflects a strategic focus on health workforce planning and policy development in Malaysia, indicating a strong orientation toward actionable public health solutions and regional preparedness, especially in the context of public health emergencies in ASEAN.
Scientific Awards and Honors:
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Professor Renganathan actively advises national and international bodies. He serves as an Independent Director at ProtectHealth Corporation Malaysia, Co-Chair at the Ministry of Health Malaysia, and member of the Advisory Board for the European Global Health Research Institutes Network. He is also a Steering Committee Member at WHO Headquarters. His current research includes leading a policy hub project for public health emergencies in ASEAN, supported by institutional and governmental collaboration.
He is involved in high-level policy labs and strategic networks, including collaborations with the Ministry of Health Malaysia, WHO, and ASEAN health sector initiatives, focusing on governance, emergency preparedness, and health diplomacy.
