Professional Affiliation

Vice Chair of Fondation Botnar and Chair of the Governance and Nomination Committee at the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH)

Expert Bio

Dr. Flavia Bustreo is a leading physician, public health professional and advocate for the health and human rights of women, children, adolescents and the elderly, and is known for taking action on the social and environmental determinants of health, including the health impacts of climate change. She is currently the Vice Chair of Fondation Botnar and Chair of the Governance and Nomination Committee at the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH). Previously, Dr. Flavia Bustreo was Assistant Director- General for Family, Women’s and Children’s Health for the World Health Organization (WHO) from 2010 to 2017, and also served as co-Chair of the Board of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, from 2015 to 2017. At WHO she led the organization’s work in reproductive, maternal, child, and adolescent health, climate change, aging, vaccinations, health, human rights, gender equity, and the social determinants of health. Previously, Dr Bustreo served in a variety of roles at WHO, UNICEF, the World Bank, and as Interim Deputy Director of the Child Survival Partnership and Special Advisor to the Prime Minister of Norway helping shape the government’s 1 billion USD contribution to infant and child health.