John Prawira

John Prawira is a researcher of NCDs at the Center for Health Policy and Management, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Gadjah Mada in Yogyakarta.

Prior to this position, John previously worked with the WHO Country Office for Indonesia in the area of program planning, health systems, and emergency humanitarian actions. He has been working in the area of public health for more than ten years.

He completed his Master of International Health at Charité University in Berlin. His first degree was Medicine from Universitas Andalas in Padang.

Currently, his research interest areas include NCDs and health policy, particularly related to diet and physical activities. In addition to his role as a researcher, John is active in a youth cultural exchange organization (Bina Antarbudaya) as a volunteer.