Joao Paulo Toledo

Epidemiologist with over 15 years of experience in public health, specializing in infectious diseases and outbreak response. He has a solid track record in international health organizations, leading global initiatives, developing evidence-based policies, and strengthening surveillance and infection control capacities.He has held key positions at the World Health Organization (WHO), the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), and the Brazilian Ministry of Health, with experience in health emergencies, infection prevention and control, yellow fever, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and emerging diseases. He coordinated outbreak responses in Latin America and Africa (including Ebola and cholera), developing technical guidelines, clinical protocols, and training strategies across multiple countries.His educational background includes a Masters in Public Health in Developing Countries from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (United Kingdom), a Specialization in Evidence-Based Policy from FIOCRUZ (Brazil), a Masters in Medicine from UNICAMP, and a Residency in Infectious Diseases from the Emílio Ribas Institute.Fluent in Portuguese, English, French, and Spanish, with basic proficiency in Arabic. Recognized for leadership, critical thinking, adaptability, and problem-solving skills, with a proven history in health crisis management and the development of evidence-based public health policies. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)