Dr. Irfan Hussain Khan

Pakistan Economic Forum, Pakistan

Dr.  Irfan Hussain Khan, a PhD in Health Economics from Government College University, Faisalabad. He is a distinguished academic, health economist, and international speaker with over 15 years of extensive experience in academia, research, and public health programs. His career encompasses national and international platforms, including teaching roles at Bahauddin Zakariya University Layyah Campus, NCBA College Multan, and esteemed universities in Canada and Africa. Since 2020, he has been delivering insightful lectures on health economics, vaccine economics, public health, and food nutrition. His commitment to education is reflected in mentoring 8 PhD students, 10 MPhil students, and 40 master’s students, fostering their success in their respective fields. Throughout his professional journey, he has held pivotal roles with organizations such as the Health Department Punjab, UNICEF, and WHO, serving as a trainer, monitoring officer, and consultant. He has played an instrumental role in the successful implementation of impactful public health initiatives, including the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI), infant and maternal health projects, school health programs, and the evaluation of vaccine campaigns for diseases such as polio and measles. As a consultant and researcher, he has collaborated with leading organizations, including NGOs and institutes such as the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) and the Pakistan Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Policy Research Institute (PEPRI), addressing critical public health and economic challenges. As a prolific researcher and author, he has published over 40 research papers in national and international journals, written 10 books, and contributed more than 20 articles to prominent newspapers. His academic work has established me as a thought leader in health economics and public health. As the CEO of the Pakistan Economic Forum, he has organized and conducted 15 workshops covering diverse topics, including statistical software such as SPSS and Stata, while honoring senior professionals in the field through international conferences. Beyond academia, he has represented Pakistan as an international speaker at numerous conferences, sharing my expertise and insights on health and economics. His areas of interest include philanthropy, history, culture, and an unwavering curiosity to uncover the undiscovered. As a visionary in health economics and public health, he remains committed to fostering innovation, driving meaningful change, and contributing to society through my work and dedication.