About Raj Panjabi

Community Health Workers as the Backbone of Primary Care

Raj Panjabi champions community health workers (CHWs) to deliver essential healthcare in remote areas where doctors are scarce. His TED Talk "No one should die because they live too far from a doctor" highlights how CHWs can save lives by bridging the 'last mile' gap.[4][7][9] Through Last Mile Health, he scaled CHW programs in Liberia, training them for Ebola response and routine care.[1][10][12]

Global Health Equity and Access for the Poor

Panjabi focuses on health equity for over a billion people lacking basic care, advocating business and policy roles in boosting access.[2][11] His work stresses respectful discussions on vaccines and preventive care to address disparities.[13]

Liberia and Crisis Response

Panjabi's testimony and Last Mile Health initiatives center on Liberia, integrating CHWs into national systems post-Ebola.[1][10] He testified before the Senate on scaling these models.[1]

Digital Health and Training Innovation

He promotes digital tools for CHW training and health delivery, evolving from field programs to tech-enabled equity.[5][8]

Policy Advocacy and Government Leadership

As White House senior director and Malaria Coordinator, Panjabi drove US global health policy.[8][10] Recently, he joined the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense.[14]

Malaria Eradication and Infectious Diseases

Appointed to lead the US President's Malaria Initiative, he integrates CHWs into malaria control.[10]

Health System Innovation and Private Sector Role

At Flagship Pioneering, Panjabi reimagines patient access via policy reform and business innovation.[8][11]