Stefan Swartling Peterson

Stefan Swartling Peterson is a distinguished academic and health specialist with extensive experience in global health initiatives. Currently holding the position of Professor of Global Transformations for Health at Karolinska Institutet and serving as a Health Specialist for UNICEF Sweden since January 2021, Stefan has contributed significantly to the fields of health systems research, particularly focusing on acute febrile illness and neonatal survival in low-income countries. With prior roles including Chief of Health Section at UNICEF and various professorial appointments at Uppsala University, Karolinska Institutet, and Makerere University, Stefan brings a wealth of expertise in quality management in healthcare. Educational qualifications include a Ph.D. in International Health from Uppsala University and a Master's Degree in Public Health from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, alongside a Doctor of Medicine from Uppsala University and foundational studies at the University of Gothenburg.