Natasha Howard

Natasha Howard is an Associate Professor (Practice) at the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, with a joint affiliation at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. Her work bridges global health policy, infectious disease control, and health systems resilience in low/middle-income countries, particularly in Asia and the Middle East. She specializes in qualitative and participatory research methodologies.

Education:

• DrPH, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
• PGCert Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, LSHTM
• MSc Public Health for Development (Epidemiology), LSHTM
• PGCert Teaching English as a Foreign Language
• AB International Relations (Development focus), UC Davis

Research Focus: Dr. Howard examines how health systems adapt during prolonged crises (e.g., conflict, displacement) and evaluates policies to improve disease control in fragile contexts. Recent work includes migrant health in Europe, Syria's health governance during conflict, and HPV vaccination strategies in LMICs.

Media Engagement: She frequently advises on pandemic response strategies, including Singapore's handling of multiple COVID-19 waves, Omicron's implications, and vaccination hesitancy among pregnant women. Her analyses emphasize balancing public health measures with societal needs.

Awards:

• Fellowship of the UK Higher Education Academy

Professional Activities: She serves as a Reserve Social Scientist for the UK Public Health Rapid Support Team and contributed to the Gavi Independent Review Committee. Her teaching includes designing postgraduate courses and mentoring early-career researchers in global health.