Nicola Deghaye

Nicola Deghaye is a researcher affiliated with the Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerp, specializing in health economics, disability economics, and global health funding. Her work focuses on quantitative analysis and cost-effectiveness in health policy contexts.

• PhD in Education Economics, University of Stellenbosch (2017–2023)
• MSc in Health Economics, University of York (2002–2003)
• Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Economics, University of KwaZulu-Natal (2000)
• Bachelor of Commerce in Economics and Finance, University of KwaZulu-Natal (1997–1999)

Her research expertise spans health economics, quantitative methodologies, tracking health funding, and cost-effectiveness analysis. A key interest is global health funding, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, alongside disability economics and the measurement of enrollment and support for children with disabilities in education systems, as demonstrated in her PhD work in South Africa.