
Country
United Kingdom
Bio
Antony is a physiotherapist from the UK. He graduated from the University of Southampton in 2001. After working in the UK National Health Service for a number of years, Antony began a career in international development, applying his physiotherapy skills and experience in the Global South. He worked for the Ministry of Health and Social Services in Namibia in the Omusati Region between 2006 and 2008, then as Humanity and Inclusion's Technical Cooridnator in Afghanistan. Following this he transitioned to the technical unit at HI's headquarters, focussing on rehabilitation advocacy in the global health agenda, presenting and participating in global health events such as the World Health Assesmbly and the UN High Level Meeting on noncommunicable diseases. Since Sept 2017, Antony has been the Regional Advisor on Disability and Rehabilitation at the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization. In this role he supports the countries and territories of the Americas to strengthen their rehabilitation and assistive technology services and build inclusive health services for people with disabilities. Antony holds a Masters in Development Management and is doctoral student in Public Health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.