Dr Ruma Bhargava
About Dr Ruma Bhargava
Dr. Ruma Bhargava serves as the Country Lead for Healthcare at the World Economic Forum and is the Founder and Head of the NGO Samarpann, which impacts over 30,000 children in rural India. With a strong background in public health, she has held various significant roles and authored numerous articles on health and education.
Work at World Economic Forum
Dr. Ruma Bhargava has served as the Country Lead for Healthcare at the World Economic Forum since 2020. In this role, she focuses on healthcare initiatives and policies relevant to India, contributing to discussions on global health challenges and solutions. Her position involves collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance healthcare systems and improve health outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Ruma Bhargava holds a Post Graduation in Public Health Management from the Indian Institutes of Public Health, completed in 2015. She has also studied at prestigious institutions, including the University of Oxford, where she received a Chevening Fellowship in Excellence and Leadership, and The Wharton School, where she achieved Excellence in Financial Leadership. Additionally, she earned an MBA from Nanyang Business School and completed an Advanced Management Program at Georgetown University.
Background
Dr. Bhargava has a diverse professional background in healthcare and public health. She founded the NGO Samarpann in 2015, which focuses on improving the lives of over 30,000 children in rural India through various initiatives. Prior to her current roles, she worked as a Research Officer at the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in India and as a Health Delegate for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
Achievements
Dr. Ruma Bhargava has made significant contributions to public health, including the development of policies for a major immunization program targeting 2.6 million children and pregnant women. She has authored over 20 opinion pieces and articles on health, education, and livelihood in leading publications. Her work also includes conducting comprehensive reviews and assessments in low and middle-income countries, focusing on health systems and emergency preparedness.
Current Roles and Contributions
In addition to her position at the World Economic Forum, Dr. Bhargava is the Founder and Head of Samarpann and serves as an Adjunct Professor at Manipal Academy of Higher Education since 2022. Her work at Samarpann involves collaboration with over 12 CSR partners to implement impactful programs in water sanitation, hygiene, inclusive education, and clean energy in rural areas.