Chandrakant Lahariya - Journalist Profile | Connect with top journalists

Beats

Biography

Chandrakant Lahariya is a leading Indian medical doctor, vaccines expert, public health & policy expert, acclaimed writer and columnist. He is sought after medical doctor for clinical advice on the post and long COVID-19, health issues of children; vaccination of children, adolescent and adults, and the treatment of prevalent infectious diseases, in addition to the role as general/family physician. His policy work centers around strengthening health systems, public policy interventions to address health inequities and to develop innovative models for health service delivery. He is credited as leading voice for re-opening schools, following the pandemic related closure, and for revision of India's the COVID-19 testing policy during the Omicron wave in the country. Lahariya is the lead author of book Till We Win: India's Fight Against The COVID-19 Pandemic, with Randeep Guleria of AIIMS, New Delhi and Gagandeep Kang of Christian Medical College, Vellore. He has been considered one of the credible "voices of reason" during the COVID-19 pandemic in India.

Content

Total articles 192

• Available on paid plans

  India’s burden of rising obesity, the hefty cost to pay

  By Chandrakant Lahariya

  Mar. 03, 2025

• Available on paid plans

  The U.S.’s exit from WHO, a chance to reshape global health

  By Chandrakant Lahariya

  Feb. 05, 2025

• Available on paid plans

  The U.S.’s exit from WHO, a chance to reshape global health

  By Chandrakant Lahariya

  Feb. 04, 2025

As seen in

Company Info

Freelance

Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.