Ricardo Mexia

Country of birth: Portugal

Country of residence: Portugal

Areas of expertise within Global Health: Surveillance, Mass gatherings, Migrant health

Education: MD and MPH at the New University of Lisboa, EPIET at FHI (Oslo)

Professional experience:

Public Health Doctor/Epidemiologist at National Health Institute in Lisboa, EPIET Fellow at the FHI in Oslo, Teacher at the Medical Faculties in both the University of Lisboa and the University of Algarve

Languages: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish, Norwegian

Countries in which Mentor has worked:

Portugal, Guinea Bissau, Angola, Norway, Cabo Verde

Why do you want to be a Mentor?

Share my experience and help SYPs to achieve their goals

Advice to someone entering the field of Global Health

“Be bold and find your place in this fascinating field”