Professor Sarang Deo, a distinguished faculty member at the Indian School of Business, has been appointed to the World Health Organization's Strategic and Technical Advisory Group for Tuberculosis, providing invaluable expertise and assessments related to the scientific and technical aspects of the organization's efforts in combating tuberculosis.

Professor Deo, a renowned researcher in tuberculosis control and healthcare delivery systems, is set to advance India's fight against the disease by collaborating with international organizations and partners to address critical gaps in care and management within the country.

Professor Deo shared his thoughts on the matter, stating, “My appointment aligns with the Indian government’s commitment to eradicating TB by 2025. I aim to contribute insights gained from research on private sector engagement and health system design to the STAG’s discussions.”

He joins a 15-member international panel, led by Ethel Leonor Maciel, Secretary of Surveillance for Health and Environment at Brazil's Ministry of Health, to assess the World Health Organization's tuberculosis initiatives. Dr. Anurag Bhargava, a distinguished Professor of Medicine at Yenepoya Medical College in India, is among its members.

Professor Sarang Deo's primary research revolves around improving population-level health outcomes by optimizing the management of healthcare delivery systems, with a special emphasis on low and middle-income nations. His research encompasses the analysis of healthcare delivery routes for tuberculosis diagnosis in India, the development of innovative healthcare models on a global scale, and his participation in expert committees formed by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (NTAGI).