Hannah Monica Dias
Cross-cutting Lead, Strategic Leadership and Multisectoral Engagement, WHO Global Tuberculosis Programme
Hannah Monica Dias is Cross-cutting Lead for Strategic Leadership and Multisectoral Engagement in the World Health Organization’s Global Tuberculosis Programme.
Academic Background
Ms. Dias holds an MBA from the University of Mumbai and a master’s degree in International Health Policy from the London School of Economics.
Professional Experience
She has more than twelve years of experience with WHO’s Global Tuberculosis Programme. Before joining WHO, she worked on HIV and trade at the International Trade Centre in Geneva and at a private non-profit hospital in Mumbai.
Tuberculosis Policy and Partnerships
Her work includes developing policies and strategies for public-private partnerships, multisectoral engagement, and accountability in the effort to end tuberculosis. This work is situated within stronger health systems and universal health coverage.
Advocacy and Global Engagement
Ms. Dias has led advocacy, youth engagement, and partner consultation activities for the Global Tuberculosis Programme and has contributed to international guidance and publications on tuberculosis, including work concerning refugees and migrants.