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Nirmala Bhoo Pathy: Honored to be Recognized as one of the Tatler Asia’s Most Influential
Dec 5, 2024, 23:14

Nirmala Bhoo Pathy: Honored to be Recognized as one of the Tatler Asia’s Most Influential

Nirmala Bhoo Pathy, Professor of Epidemiology in the Department of Social and Preventive Medicine and Faculty of Medicine at University Malaya, shared a post on LinkedIn:

“Wohoo!!

Who would have thought a public health physician would be featured in a celebrity-highlight magazine alongside fashion icons and entertainers?

I am deeply honored to be recognized as one of Tatler Asia‘s Most Influential, joining a distinguished cohort of leaders across various sectors in Asia, including business tycoons, prominent clinicians, fashion icons, entertainers, tech innovators, and changemakers shaping the future.

As a clinical epidemiologist and public health physician, much of my work occurs behind the scenes; conducting impactful research, designing health systems, and influencing policies to tackle complex health challenges. While these efforts are often less visible than frontline roles, their impact on improving population health and equity is profound and enduring.

This recognition is therefore NOT just a personal milestone. It’s a testament to the power and importance of public health, a transformative discipline that extends beyond illness, fostering solutions that enhance the health and well-being of entire populations.

Thank you Tatler Asia for showcasing the influence of public health in shaping society.

Together, we continue striving for a better, healthier future for all.”

Nirmala Bhoo-Pathy is a Professor of Epidemiology in the Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya, and practices as a public health physician at the University Malaya Medical Centre, Malaysia. She is also a visiting scholar at Queen’s University Belfast and an Adjunct Professor at Kasturba Medical College. Dr Bhoo Pathy’s career is focused on optimizing life after cancer in resource-limited settings through research and advocacy.Dr Bhoo Pathy was the principal investigator of phase III of the ASEAN CosTs In ONcology (ACTION) study, comprising close to 10,000 cancer patients from eight low-and middle-income member countries of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN). She currently serves in two Lancet Commissions: the Lancet Commission on Women and Cancer and the Lancet Commission on Cancer and Health Systems. As the founder and scientific lead of a solution-oriented research group ‘Well with Cancer in Malaysia” in the Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Nirmala Bhoo-Pathy currently oversees a wide range of studies on cancer care, cancer control and cancer policy, locally and globally.