Biography

Vikas Kurne is a seasoned public health professional with over 19 years of experience in HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and maternal-child health programs across India. Currently serving as Corporate Engagement Regional Coordinator at HLFPPT under Project SSHAKTI, he supports TB elimination through corporate partnerships and community empowerment. Previously, he contributed to the National AIDS Control Organisation, enhancing HIV prevention efforts. At SAATHII, he led pediatric TB initiatives under CaP TB, engaging private practitioners across multiple states. His work with Project Svetana improved maternal and child HIV care. Vikas has consistently collaborated with government and private sectors to strengthen public health systems nationwide.

Expertise

TB Diagnostics
Public Health

Key Impacts

Bridging turnaround time gaps inTB treatment initiation: Assessing the impact of Phygital training in corporate laboratory settings in India

The phygital training model demonstrated measurable improvements in TB notification practices and digital reporting compliance among private laboratories. Its scalable, adaptive design offers a promising pathway to enhance private sector accountability and expedite progress toward India’s TB elimination targets.

Source: Conference 2024