Stefano Orlando

Dr. Stefano Orlando is a researcher at the University of Rome Tor Vergata's Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, specializing in health economics and global health policy. His work focuses on economic dimensions of global health challenges, particularly infectious diseases in low-income countries and aging-related health issues in Europe and Africa. He holds a PhD from the University of Perugia and an MSc in Public Health from King's College London.

Key research areas include HIV/AIDS epidemiology, maternal-child health interventions in sub-Saharan Africa, and community-based healthcare system reforms. He coordinates international cooperation programs in Malawi's health sector and leads the youth section of the Italian NGO Community of Sant’Egidio. His recent studies explore vaccine efficacy in HIV-exposed infants, dolutegravir resistance in Mozambique, and the impact of gender dynamics on healthcare access in Malawi.

• Educations: PhD (University of Perugia), MSc Public Health (King's College London)
• International Roles: Malawi health program manager, NGO coordinator
• Key Programs: DREAM initiative in Mozambique, maternal health interventions in Malawi

Dr. Orlando's publications analyze pandemic impacts on healthcare (e.g., tuberculosis diagnosis during COVID-19), geriatric frailty assessment, and cost-effectiveness of antiretroviral programs. His work bridges economic analysis with clinical outcomes to inform policy in resource-limited settings.