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Nyka Alexander (she/her)

Communications Lead, Health Emergencies, World Health Organization

Nyka Alexander is a communicator and former broadcaster. She works at the World Health Organization where her team provides information to the public on WHO’s work in emergencies such as disasters, outbreaks and conflict, on the risks people face in these emergencies, and on how they can protect themselves. She has degrees in physics, journalism and international relations.

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Global Case Studies

Preparedness: Getting ready for known unknowns

How the communications team at one UN agency works alongside technical experts to be prepared for emergencies, including ones that are unexpected. See More.