João CostaJoão Costa is a public health specialist and health economist. He has a doctorate degree from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, where he also worked as research fellow. He is also an independent consultant and associate reseacher of the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute. He has approximately 45 years of working experience in development projects in several countries, always focusing on strengthening health systems. His international profile includes project management, research, teaching, consultancy, and high-level advisory positions - working with academic institutions, consultancy companies, international development banks, international development agencies, and others. Read More Read Less