
Dr. Naveen Rao
Dr. Naveen Rao is the senior vice president of the health initiative at The Rockefeller Foundation where he leads the foundation’s efforts to shape the field of climate and health. Dr. Rao previously led the foundation’s COVID-19 pandemic efforts. He is board certified in internal medicine and is a fellow of the American College of Physicians.
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Opinion: How cities can lead the way to a healthier future
over 1 year ago // Urban development
Cities are increasingly vulnerable to the devastating health impacts of climate change.
Opinion: We need a digital revolution in global public health
almost 7 years ago // 72nd World Health Assembly
It's time for the global health community to harness the power of data for the world's mothers. The Rockefeller Foundation's Naveen Rao explains how.