Kenneth Hartigan-Go

Kenneth Hartigan-Go is an Honorary Visiting Associate Professor at the National University of Singapore's Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health and a Senior Fellow at the Ateneo Policy Center, School of Government. He also serves as adjunct faculty at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) and holds affiliations with global organizations like the World Health Organization and the EU. His career spans academia, government, and non-profit sectors, focusing on health governance, regulatory reforms, and disaster management.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Psychology, University of the Philippines Diliman
• Doctor of Medicine, University of the Philippines Manila and Newcastle University, UK
• Fellowships from the Philippine College of Physicians, American College of Physicians, Royal College of Physicians (Edinburgh), and others

Research Interests: Dr. Hartigan-Go prioritizes equitable healthcare systems, vaccine confidence, pharmacovigilance, and ethical leadership in crises. His work bridges government, civil society, and the private sector to enhance public health outcomes.

Awards:

• 2015 UP Alumni Distinguished Alumni Award
• 2008 Distinguished Fellow Award (Philippine College of Physicians)
• 2008 Dr. Jose P. Rizal Award (Manila Times)

Career Highlights:

• Served as Director General of the Philippine FDA and Undersecretary of Health
• Founded the Zuellig Foundation to improve health outcomes through partnerships
• Developed the Adverse Drug Reactions Monitoring Program integrated into the FDA
• Designed and led the Executive Master's in Disaster Risks and Crisis Management at AIM

Labs/Initiatives: Active in the NUS Initiative to Improve Health in Asia and the Centre of Regulatory Excellence in Singapore. Contributes to global health security through collaboration with WHO and other agencies.