Zlatko Nikoloski

Zlatko Nikoloski is an Assistant Professorial Research Fellow at LSE Health, part of the London School of Economics. His work focuses on development economics with an emphasis on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly universal healthcare coverage, non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and healthcare financing. He has conducted extensive research on healthcare access in fragile states, conditional cash transfer programs, and the economic burden of chronic illnesses.

Key areas of expertise include analyzing household survey data to assess healthcare utilization patterns, evaluating policy interventions by international organizations like the World Bank and UNDP, and studying catastrophic healthcare expenditures. Dr. Nikoloski has contributed to policy reports on healthcare systems in Qatar, Pakistan, Argentina, and conflict-affected regions such as Somalia. His research spans multiple continents, with particular attention to socioeconomic determinants of health in transitional economies and post-conflict nations.

Recent work examines how economic crises impact health outcomes, vaccine uptake in fragile states, and the intersection of multidimensional poverty with cardiovascular disease risk. He has published over 60 peer-reviewed articles and policy briefs, often blending quantitative analysis with real-world policy applications to inform equitable healthcare solutions.

Professional activities include advising governments and international bodies on health financing strategies, conducting large-scale health system assessments, and collaborating with institutions across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. His multilingual capabilities (English, French, Russian, Serbian, Spanish) facilitate cross-cultural research collaborations.