Twelfth EDCTP Forum

15–20 Jun 2025 | Kigali, Rwanda

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Yessica Alvarez Manzano

UK International Research Policy Lead

DHSC- UK Ministry of Health and Social Care

London, United Kingdom

I provide policy and international affairs advice to the UK government on health research funding, collaborating with Europe and LMIC countries.

My organisation

We at the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in the UK are committed to improving the health and well-being of our population. Our focus is on delivering high-quality healthcare services, fostering innovation, and supporting social care systems that meet the diverse needs of individuals across the nation. We collaborate with stakeholders in the public and private sectors to address pressing health challenges and enhance public health initiatives. Together, we aim to ensure that everyone in the UK has access to safe, effective, and compassionate care. We fund and drive research nationally and internationally through the National Instituteof Health and Social Care Research.
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About me

Skills

  • Global science diplomacy
  • UK-EU relations
  • development
  • Health research 🔬
  • NIHR

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