Nishant Jain
Senior Health Specialist, Human and Social Development Sector Office, Sectors Department 3, Asian Development Bank

Dr. Nishant Jain is a global champion of universal health coverage (UHC), with over two decades of experience in the field. He played a key role in designing and implementing India’s national health insurance schemes, which now cover more than half a billion people. He has also supported countries across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa in developing and implementing their UHC programs. He previously led the health and social security portfolio for German Development Cooperation (GIZ) in India.

Insight

Targeted financing, regional pooling, and digital solutions can expand access to essential health services across dispersed island populations.