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Dinesh Arora Principal Health Specialist, Human and Social Development Sector Office, Sectors Group, Asian Development Bank
Dr. Dinesh Arora is a medical doctor specializing in public health and economics. He has more than 20 years of experience leading transformational public sector projects in South Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa. At ADB, he manages a diverse, bank-wide portfolio, including knowledge work and transformational projects on climate and health, human resources for health management, health sector assessments, pandemic preparedness, adult vaccination, vaccine therapeutics and diagnostics manufacturing and regulatory strengthening, early childhood development projects, and “One Health” initiatives.
Investments must focus on diverse vaccine platforms, capacity building, and collaborative networks.
Feasibility assessments, demand forecasting, and direct public investments in manufacturing facilities support sustainable vaccine manufacturing.
Building regional regulatory capabilities in Asia and the Pacific requires strong oversight and sustained commitment to strengthening vaccine regulatory systems.