Florian Neuhann

Dr. Florian Neuhann is a Senior Researcher at the Heidelberg Institute of Global Health (Heidelberg University). He holds board certifications in Internal Medicine, Tropical Medicine, and Environmental Health. His career spans clinical work in Tanzania and Malawi, focusing on HIV/AIDS, Diabetes management, and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in low-resource settings. He combines clinical practice with academic roles, including lecturing at the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre and serving as an honorary full professor at Zambia’s Levy Mwanawasa Medical University. Currently, he contributes to Germany’s tuberculosis care optimization and chairs the Friends of Lighthouse Malawi.

Education:

• Medical Doctor (1974, University of Giessen)
• Board Certification in Internal Medicine (1990, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf)
• Tropical Medicine and Environmental Health Specialization (Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf)
• Diploma in Tropical Medicine & Hygiene (Liverpool School)

Research Focus: Dr. Neuhann’s work bridges clinical practice and global health systems. Key areas include:

• Chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, HIV/NCD co-morbidities)
• Health equity in underserved populations
• Environmental health risks, particularly among children
• Implementation research for disease control in disadvantaged regions

He has contributed to projects funded by the EU, GIZ/BMZ, and the Hector Foundation, focusing on Malawi, Zambia, and Bangladesh.

Awards & Recognition: None explicitly listed, but his honorary professorship reflects professional standing.

Teaching & Leadership:

• Curriculum development at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre
• Global Health education via e-learning initiatives in Zambia
• Advisor for Tb control in Cologne (part-time role)

Labs/Teams: Active in multiple working groups at the Heidelberg Institute, including Climate Change and Health Intervention, Non-Communicable Diseases Implementation Research, and Global Health Policies.