Dr. Jugal Kishore is a distinguished public health expert and academician who serves as Director Professor in the Department of Community Medicine at Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC) and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi. With an accomplished career spanning clinical practice, research, teaching, and policy advisory, he has contributed significantly to strengthening preventive and community healthcare frameworks in India.

Holding an impressive academic portfolio that includes MBBS, MD from AIIMS, postgraduate qualifications in health and family welfare management and disaster epidemiology, dual master’s degrees in sustainable development and mental health, and a PhD in Psychiatry, Dr. Kishore exemplifies interdisciplinary expertise in modern public health. He is also a Fellow of several prestigious professional bodies, reflecting his standing within the medical and scientific community.

Dr. Kishore has played an influential role in national health governance through his association with leading institutions such as the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, where he has provided subject expertise on critical public health initiatives. His participation in expert committees—including those focused on disease notification, tuberculosis diagnostics, and cardio-pulmonary health impacts of climate change—highlights his commitment to evidence-based policymaking and healthcare innovation.

A respected thought leader in community medicine, he has chaired academic selections, contributed to curriculum development across medical institutions, and actively supported capacity-building in healthcare education. He has also led academic initiatives such as preventive health services and screening programs designed to promote health education and early detection of diseases.

Beyond administration and teaching, Dr. Kishore is a prolific author; the 15th edition of his widely referenced book on India’s national health programs underscores