Dr. Takeshi Kasai

Dr. Takeshi Kasai is a Japanese public health expert and leader, currently serving as the Regional Director for the World Health Organization's Western Pacific Region. He specializes in disease prevention, health policy, and emergency response, working to improve health systems and tackle challenges like infectious diseases, health inequalities, and health crises across countries in Asia and the Pacific. With extensive experience in global health, he focuses on building resilient healthcare systems and promoting health equity for diverse populations in his region.