Jean Jacques Bernatas
Former Principal Health Specialist, Central and West Asia Department, Asian Development Bank

Dr. Jean Jacques Bernatas is a medical practitioner and public health expert. He worked in Africa for 8 years providing technical assistance on primary health care, tuberculosis control and HIV/AIDS projects. He has been in Southeast Asia since 2007, focusing on international cooperation in health, surveillance of emerging diseases, and clinical management. He is particularly interested in infectious diseases control, epidemiology and primary health care.

Insight

Youth can help address noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) by supporting behavior change efforts and initiatives targeted toward encouraging other youth to make healthier choices.