Dr. Luchuo Engelbert Bain is a globally respected physician, research scientist, and empirical bioethicist with over 15 years’ experience across four continents. A disruptive thinker and strategic partnerships broker, he redefines global health through equity-driven collaborations, bold diplomacy, and African-led innovation. As a compelling speaker and science communicator, he challenges convention and inspires transformative action.
Dr. Bain is a global public health physician, public speaker, implementation research scientist, and empirical bioethicist with over 15 years of experience. He currently leads the International Programs Unit at the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) in Nairobi, Kenya, a leading African research think tank. Previously, he held senior roles at the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) in Canada, the University of Lincoln in the UK, and has consulted for organizations such as the UNFPA, WHO, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and PSI. Dr. Bain is also the convener of Global Health Otherwise, a platform that challenges conventional global health narratives. His expertise spans sexual and reproductive health, bioethics, decolonization of knowledge systems, global health diplomacy, and science communication. He serves on various advisory bodies, including the WHO Sexual Health and Well-being Advisory Group, the International Planned Parenthood Federation’s Medical Advisory Panel, and the Africa CDC’s Public Health Intelligence Report working group. He is also an advisor for the u’Good project, focusing on young people’s well-being in urban environments.
My goal is to inspire others to believe in themselves, embrace failure as part of growth, and feel confident in trying.
My mission is to positively impact the lives of others—anywhere, anytime—no matter the size of the gesture, one day and one life at a time.
I aim to live authentically and leave the world a little better than I found it.
Explore cutting-edge courses in global health, AI ethics, and antimicrobial resistance. Each program is designed to address critical challenges in modern healthcare and research.
Explore the critical ethical considerations surrounding artificial intelligence implementation in healthcare settings. This comprehensive course addresses bias, transparency, privacy, and decision-making frameworks essential for responsible AI deployment.
Every day, colonial power structures shape who benefits from global health. This ‘learn-by-doing’ programme connects you with colleagues across countries and system levels to implement concrete solutions.
Advanced case studies on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) solutions through community-centered approaches. Develop practical skills in stakeholder engagement, behavioral change, and sustainable intervention strategies.
Years of experience
Published papers in peer reviewed academic journals
Global Health Otherwise is a platform that offers an alternative perspective on global health. We examine key issues through a decolonial lens, simplify complex topics, share groundbreaking research, and amplify disruptive voices driving change in the field. It’s a space for impactful dialogue and innovation in global health.
Africa Must Rise at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), September 2025 Luchuo Engelbert Bain, MD, PhD. In September, the United Nations General Assembly
Political Will: The Unfortunate Missing Piece in the Health Policy Discourse Luchuo Engelbert Bain, MD, PhD. For researchers, funders, and global health practitioners, political
How many more African adolescents must die in silence before mental health is treated as a public health priority—not a peripheral concern—in our policies,
