Natisha Dukhi

Natisha Dukhi is Co-Chair of the Global Young Academy (GYA) for 2026–2027 and a Senior Research Specialist at the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) in South Africa. A public health researcher, she works on adolescent health, nutrition, non-communicable diseases (NCDs), community health and the social determinants of health. She also works at the interface of science, policy and diplomacy, having completed formal training in science diplomacy. Her work is anchored in the conviction that science diplomacy should serve local health and development priorities.