Thilaka Chinnayah
Ministry of Health Malaysia
Biography
Her distinction in Forensic Medicine has pursued Dr Thilaka Chinnayah to further her interest in public health. After obtaining Masters in Occupational Health, she specializes in field epidemiology and was the first graduate of Epidemic Intelligence Program to be sent to WHO, Manila to sub-specialize in Health Security and Emergencies. Attachment as a senior epidemiologist has given her vast exposure to international work in West Africa, Federated States of Micronesia, Mongolia and Lao PDR. She shared her experience and knowledge in disaster management during the flooding and cyclones in Thailand, Indonesia and Vanuatu. She was involved in many outbreak investigations and was at ground zero when Malaysia detected its first case of Mers-CoV and the unusual outbreak of Sarcocystitis. In recognition of her excellence contribution to public health, she received several national awards from the Government and NGOs and nominated for the Great Women of Our Times 2016 by the Women’s Weekly Magazine.
Abstract
Abstract : ELIMINATION OF MEASLES IN MALAYSIA BY 2018: HOW CLOSE ARE WE?