Professor at Mid Sweden University receives recognition from the British royal family
Professor Koustuv Dalal, at Mid Sweden University, has been elected as a Fellow of the prestigious Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH). The prestigious recognition is awarded to researchers and experts who have made significant contributions to improving public health.
"It's a great recognition of my work, and an opportunity to support younger researchers globally. It is also an important channel for my work with Mid Sweden University's internationalization," says Koustuv Dalal.
International engagement with a global perspective
Koustuv Dalal has been active in the international arena for a long time, including through his work with the World Health Organization (WHO) and other international organizations. His research efforts are particularly focused on health economic evaluations and to create an understanding of public health problems and interventions based on cultural and regional conditions.
"We cannot apply a European view to problems that concern, for example, Asia, Africa or South America. Culture-adapted solutions are crucial to effectively address their specific challenges," he says.
Koustuv Dalal is also active as a distinguished visiting professor at the University of Johannesburg, where he has conducted important health economic studies on gender-based violence. A report he presented showed that the violence cost South African society over SEK 22 billion in 2019 alone. The results led to concrete measures from the government, such as investments in women's shelters and telephone lines for abused women.
Current research projects
Koustuv Dalal continues to be involved in international collaborations and research projects. At the moment, he is working on an extensive project, funded by the Swedish Research Council, on air pollution from stump burning in India, where the final report will soon be presented to the Indian ambassador at the final report in Sundsvall.
"The Swedish Research Council has also funded a research project that aims to evaluate the 1177 Healthcare Guide together with Umeå University," he says.
Non-profit work
Despite the many international projects, he emphasizes that much of his work is done on a voluntary basis, especially when it comes to dealing with complex social and economic problems such as sexual violence and "sextortion" in South Africa.
"It's a job that requires a lot of commitment and time, but which is incredibly important for influencing and changing societies," he says.
Koustuv Dalal's recognition from the British royal family is a testament to his long-standing work to improve public health, and his continued international efforts demonstrate a profound desire to influence both the scientific community and the communities in which he works.
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