Madhu Deshmukh

Madhu Deshmukh

Madhu Deshmukh currently serves as the interim vice president of programs and senior director for health equity and rights at CARE USA. She has worked globally in sexual and reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, women’s empowerment, and gender and social development fields over the past 28 years. Madhu has served in leadership positions with diverse stakeholders including the government of India, the U.K. Department for International Development, the United Nations, and local and international NGOs, working to scale impact through strategic and large initiatives in complex contexts.

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Opinion: 3 ways to support health care workers and strong health systems

Opinion: 3 ways to support health care workers and strong health systems

about 5 years ago // Produced in Partnership: Duty of Care

Health care workers are the lifeblood of strong health systems. The Bihar Technical Support Program in India shows how improving the lives of frontline health workers can lead to better health outcomes for individuals and communities. CARE’s Manoj Gopalakrishna and Madhu Deshmukh explain.