Dr. Shubha Nagesh

Dr. Shubha Nagesh

Dr. Shubha Nagesh is a medical doctor and global health physician with vast experience of health equity, disability rights, and gender equity in health. She is a senior Atlantic fellow for global health equity and the WomenLift Health India alumna lead. She serves as advocacy adviser for Global Health at Women in Global Health.

Latest Articles

Opinion: Women health workers face a double bind as aid dwindles

Opinion: Women health workers face a double bind as aid dwindles

10 months ago // Global health

Women health care workers are being asked to do more with less as cuts to aid threaten health care systems — while facing systemic underinvestment in gender equality in the sector.

Opinion: Many people with disabilities lack access to COVID-19 vaccines

Opinion: Many people with disabilities lack access to COVID-19 vaccines

over 4 years ago // COVID-19

People with disabilities are among those most at risk for COVID-19. But in many cases, they are not being prioritized in vaccine rollouts. This needs to change.

Opinion: How 2021 can be more disability-inclusive

Opinion: How 2021 can be more disability-inclusive

about 5 years ago // Inclusive development

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on people living with disabilities worldwide, and the new normal may be rife with more challenges and missed opportunities. What could be done to ensure inclusivity?

Opinion: 5 ways to meet the needs of people with disabilities during pandemics

Opinion: 5 ways to meet the needs of people with disabilities during pandemics

over 5 years ago // Inclusive development

Globally, there are cases of people living with disabilities suffering untold hardships at home, in communities, hospitals, and hospices during the pandemic. This op-ed outlines five ways to meet their needs now, and in the case of future pandemics.