Biography:

Dr. Vandana Dabla is an eminent Public Health Specialist and Researcher with a PhD and over 20 years of experience advancing gender-transformative health systems across South Asia. Currently a Technical Consultant with UN Women India, she integrates gender equity into HIV, reproductive health and climate-resilient health programming. Her past leadership includes directing USAID/ US-CDC supported programs and managing large-scale government initiatives focussed on Communicable Diseases, Outbreak Management and Reproductive Health.

A widely published researcher with 25+ publications, she has authored academic chapters, serves on national advisory panels and presented at global forums. Dr. Dabla is known for policy influence, capacity building & inclusive, sustainable development.