Melvin Sanicas
Melvin Sanicas, a physician and scientist, is Medical Director at Takeda. He also serves as a TED educator, a digital health expert for the World Health Organization, and a fellow of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.
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An Interview with Melvin Sanicas
An Interview with Melvin Sanicas
Apr 14, 2020 Melvin Sanicas argues that we should already be preparing for the next pandemic, corrects a common misconception about COVID-19, and has some recommended reading for anyone using social media.
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How to Improve on a Good Year for Global Health
How to Improve on a Good Year for Global Health
Jan 27, 2020 Melvin Sanicas says the discovery of new viruses, vaccines, and treatments in 2019 highlights the need to support science.
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The Two Best Ways to Reduce Infant Mortality
The Two Best Ways to Reduce Infant Mortality
Jul 31, 2018 Melvin Sanicas calls on the international community to do more to promote maternal immunization and breastfeeding.
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A Year of Successes in Global Health
A Year of Successes in Global Health
Jan 23, 2018 Melvin Sanicas looks back at the 18 biggest health-care achievements of 2017 and considers how to build on them.
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Killing Killer Mosquitoes
Killing Killer Mosquitoes
Sep 8, 2017 Melvin Sanicas takes aim at how to eradicate the insects that spread diseases like Zika and malaria.
