Ellen Kuhlmann

Ellen Kuhlmann is Acting Professor of Sociology of Health and the Health System at the University of Siegen. Her research addresses health workforce policy, global health governance, and system resilience, with particular focus on COVID-19 impacts.

Research Focus:

• Health workforce development during global crises
• Violence against healthcare workers
• Mental health support systems
• Gender dimensions in healthcare

Recent publications analyze medical deserts, health system responses to pandemics, and workforce protection frameworks. Her work employs comparative approaches across European health systems and contributes to WHO policy discussions.