Prof. Himanshu Negandhi is a medical doctor with postgraduate training in Community Medicine and a Master’s in Clinical Epidemiology from the University of Sydney. He has been working with the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) since 2008 and currently leads its Academic initiatives as Director – Academics.
With over 20 years of experience in public health, Prof. Himanshu has worked extensively on health system strengthening projects, particularly in the area of Human Resources for Health (HRH). His expertise includes assessing HRH supply, conducting capacity assessments, designing interventions to address shortages, and monitoring and evaluating national public health programs at scale.
He has also contributed to strengthening public health education across institutions and has served as Faculty Lead for a Master of Public Health program. Alongside his academic leadership, he has taught public health to postgraduate students, paramedics, and in-service professionals, building capacity for India’s health workforce.