Dr. John Haskew is a medical doctor and public health specialist with over 20 years of global experience in health emergency response, healthcare systems strengthening, and digital health. He has served in leadership roles with WHO, IFRC, and UNHCR, managing public health interventions across Africa, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East.

Dr. Haskew holds degrees in medicine and zoology from the University of Cambridge and a Master’s in Public Health from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. His career has spanned field operations in refugee health, disease surveillance, emergency coordination, and innovative use of health information systems in crisis settings.

He has worked extensively in conflict-affected and fragile contexts, including Romania’s response to the Ukraine crisis, Somalia, Jordan, and Sierra Leone, and has contributed to WHO’s emergency health leadership and preparedness strategies. His technical and strategic expertise is complemented by a strong academic background and a commitment to equitable, evidence-based global health practice.