Patrick Osewe has been at the forefront of strengthening health systems against infectious and chronic diseases, pandemics, and other health threats for the last 30 years, and plays a significant role in applying evidence-based and innovative approaches addressing priority and emerging health issues in Asia and the Pacific. He also worked at the World Bank, USAID, and US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He received his medical degree from the University of Nairobi and holds a Master of Public Health from Harvard University.