Prof Colonel Rostislav Stefanov Kostadinov is Organizing and leading the educational process for Medical University of Plovdiv and Medical College of Plovdiv students. Delivering lectures, leading seminars and the students examine. Monitoring, organizing, and facilitating the International relations and Project activities of the Public Health Faculty academic staff. Organizing and leading Ph.D. and resident programs on Disaster Medicine and Disaster Medical Support at the Medical University of Plovdiv Planning, organizing, and managing courses for improvement of the population skills for healthy behavior in case of disasters and catastrophes. Leading and managing courses for disaster medical support (for medical professionals) and advance medical training for search and rescue team members.

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Dr. Reynolds began toying with the idea of fictional writing back in early 2008, after having spent years writing scientific and nonfiction pieces during the process of obtaining his doctorate. Then, one Sunday morning in March, he simply sat down and started writing and writing – and the rest is history. He was (and still is) heavily inspired by Santa Clarita’s year-round fire seasons. After witnessing three simultaneous wildfires in the valley in October of 2007, the gears started to turn in his head.

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Dr. Edmund L C Ong MBBS MSC FRCP FRCPI DTMH graduated from University of Newcastle Medical School, UK and trained in UK in Infectious Diseases, Tropical Medicine and General Internal Medicine. His research interests are in the field of opportunistic infections, evaluation of anti-infective agents, clinical epidemiology and innovations in healthcare quality improvement and clinical audit. He is a principal investigator and collaborates in numerous research projects including HIV, Tuberculosis, Dengue fever in Nigeria, South Africa and Myanmar. Dr Ong has contributed to numerous text books of infection and has co-authored more than 160 papers in peer reviewed journals. He is an examiner for both undergraduate and postgraduate examinations including MRCP, Dip in HIV Medicine and MMed qualifications. He is an International Global Advisor (Malaysia) for the Royal College of Physicians, London. He is a member and a former Chairperson of the British HIV Association Audit and Standard of Care Committee. He is a trustee of the Charity Health and Hope (UK).

The Deadly Duo: HIV and Tuberculosis at a Critical Crossroads

Subarna Chakraborty is a postgraduate public health student at Imperial College London and a Faculty of Medicine Dean’s Master’s scholar. She currently works in the Community Resilience Team of the British Red Cross, and also serves as a reviewer and technical advisor at the Global Journal of Medicine and Public Health. With a strong bioinformatics background, she wants to amalgamate genetics and epidemiology to focus on antimicrobial resistance in the future. Her interests also lie in strengthening health systems in low and middle-income countries by analyzing policies that focus on incorporating frugal innovations and digital health technologies into their healthcare systems. Subarna is also a polyglot who enjoys connecting with people, an attribute which she believes can solve public health problems in communities at the grassroots level. She enjoys attending webinars and conferences to gain insight into the latest advancements in genetics and public health, and thereby, gain knowledge.

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Esraa M. A. Elnaiem is a public health researcher with a focus on epidemiology and health innovation. Her work centers on disease prevention, health systems strengthening, and the integration of technologies to enhance public health surveillance and response. She has a particular interest in data-driven approaches to improve epidemiological preparedness and promote equitable access to health services, especially in resource-limited settings.

Digital Innovations in Strengthening Epidemiological Preparedness and Response: A Narrative Review

Dr Ayesha Sara is a clinical pharmacologist from KIMS Hospital, Hyderabad, India. She holds a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree and has substantial experience in clinical pharmacy practice, with active involvement in critical care settings, where she collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to optimize pharmacotherapy and improve patient outcomes.  Her core areas of expertise include antimicrobial stewardship, critical care, pharmacovigilance, and patient safety, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based practice and rational medication use. Dr Ayesha Sara has authored multiple publications and book chapters at both national and international levels, contributing to advancements in clinical pharmacy and healthcare research. She is an active member of Federation of Clinical Pharmacists of India and Indian Pharmaceutical Association, and remains committed to advancing the role of clinical pharmacists in improving healthcare systems globally.

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