About us
The Department of Social Determinants of Health (SDH) leads WHO’s efforts to tackle the social, physical and economic conditions in society that impact upon health. In this regard, colleagues compile and disseminate evidence on what works to address these determinants, build capacities and advocate for accelerated action. They support Member States and other partners to prevent violence and injuries such as road traffic injuries, drowning, and falls; foster healthy ageing; and improve equity and well-being. This is facilitated through cross-cutting initiatives which seek to enhance urban health and develop strategic frameworks and evidence-based policies across all of these topics.
Director
Our Team
Virginia Arnold
Technical Officer, Ambassador Programme for NCDs and injuries
Social Determinants of Health
Melissa Burns
Budget & Finance Officer, Social determinants of health
Social Determinants of Health
Alex Butchart
Unit Head, Violence Prevention
Social Determinants of Health
Monika Kosinska
Cross-Cutting Lead, Economic and Commercial Determinants of Health
Social Determinants of Health
Alana Officer
Unit Head, Demographic Change and Healthy Ageing
Social Determinants of Health
Nathalie Roebbel
Head, Urban Health
Social Determinants of Health
Sudhvir Singh
Unit Head, Equity and Health
Social Determinants of Health
Laura Sminkey
Communications Officer
Social Determinants of Health
Tamitza Toroyan
Science Adviser, Social determinants of health
Social Determinants of Health
Nhan Tran
Unit Head, Safety and Mobility
Social Determinants of Health