Dr. Salman Khan R. is a physician and public health specialist with over seven years of experience in infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, antimicrobial stewardship, global health, and digital health. His work includes research, policy development, and technical assistance across Africa and Asia.
Academic Background
Dr. Khan earned his MBBS from SUT Medical College and his Master of Public Health from the Global Institute of Public Health. His curriculum vitae also records ongoing MBA studies in Data Science at Manipal University Jaipur.
Professional Experience
Dr. Khan serves as Senior Technical Advisor and Resource Mobilisation Lead for ReAct Africa, supporting antimicrobial resistance policy and stewardship programmes. His earlier roles include consulting assignments with Dure Technologies and the World Health Organization’s National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme, as well as monitoring and evaluation work for a TB REACH project implemented through GIPH.
Research and Contributions
His work has contributed to National Action Plans on antimicrobial resistance in Iraq and Pakistan, Zambia’s mid-term review, and antimicrobial stewardship initiatives in Zambia and Kenya. He has also worked on digital tools for clinical decision support, antibiotic-use tracking, HIV care, and tuberculosis surveillance.
Research and Publications
Dr. Khan has contributed to research on antimicrobial stewardship, digital public health, COVID-19, HIV prevention, and integrated care for tuberculosis and diabetes. His published work includes a book chapter on antimicrobial stewardship in Africa and an article examining the potential of digital twin technology in public health interventions.