­­­Peter Gan Kim Soon, MBBS, DrPH, MPH, MSc and MA

Bio

Dr. Peter Gan Kim Soon is a multidisciplinary public health physician and humanitarian dedicated to transforming health systems and advancing health equity. With extensive experience in public health policy and humanitarian response, he bridges the gap between health research, policy, and practice to create meaningful, systemic change. He strives to address health disparities through innovative, integrated approaches that align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). His work transcends SDG 3, emphasising interconnected goals for improving health systems and societal well-being.

Currently serving at the Health Transformation Office, Ministry of Health Malaysia, he plays a pivotal role in shaping national healthcare reforms, ensuring that policies address the social determinants of health and foster universal health coverage (UHC). As an executive council member of MERCY Malaysia, he applies his expertise in disaster response, humanitarian health, and emergency medicine to serve vulnerable populations locally and internationally.

Peter's academic credentials reflect his commitment to continuous learning and interdisciplinary expertise. His academic background includes a medical degree from Manipal University, a Master’s and Doctorate in Public Health from the University of Malaya, and advanced degrees in Medical Ethics and Law (King's College London) and Acute Medicine (University of South Wales) as well as Graduate Certificate in One Health from Murdoch University. He is also a recipient of prestigious awards, including the King’s College London Summer School Scholarship in Global Health, the Malaysian Federal Post-Graduate Training Scholarship, the Merck Foundation’s Coronavirus Response Scholarship and the ASEAN-Australia One Health Fellowship Program.

His professional trajectory has been shaped by diverse experiences, including the ASEAN Leaders Programme, the UNLEASH Global Innovation Lab, the Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity, and the Acumen Fellow. He has also had the privilege of serving on the WHO's Global Health Cluster Strategic Advisory Group and as a Senior Visiting Fellow at the United Nations University-International Institute for Global Health.