Eugene Kallson

Eugene Kallson is a highly accomplished health economist and finance professional with over a decade of experience leading transformative public health and economic development initiatives across Africa and the Middle East. With specialised expertise in health financing, economic evaluation, strategic planning, and resource optimisation, Eugene has advised governments, multilateral institutions, and donor organisations such as the World Bank, WHO, UNICEF, GAVI, and JICA on some of the most pressing challenges in global health.

His professional journey is marked by a track record of excellence in shaping policy reforms, strengthening national health systems, and developing sustainable financing strategies to support universal health coverage. He has led and managed high-impact projects spanning health expenditure reviews, immunisation program evaluations, economic impact assessments, and the design of resource mapping tools across multiple countries, including Ghana, Nigeria, Algeria, Congo, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, and Togo.

A fluent bilingual communicator in English and French, Eugene has served as a trusted liaison across Anglophone and Francophone regions, bridging technical collaboration between institutions and facilitating project delivery in diverse linguistic and cultural settings. His role as a liaison for French-speaking countries has been pivotal in enhancing multi-country project execution and stakeholder engagement for major regional health initiatives. 

Eugene is known for his strategic foresight, analytical depth, and ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments. He brings a unique capacity to synthesise policy, economics, and public health insights into actionable strategies, ensuring that every intervention he supports delivers both technical rigour and social value. Passionate about equity, he remains committed to improving health outcomes for underserved populations and vulnerable communities.

Academically, Eugene holds a Master’s degree in Health Economics from the University of Ghana and an MSc in Financial Forecasting and Investment from the University of Glasgow. He is an active contributor to research and policy discourse, with published work in global peer-reviewed journals. His professional affiliations include ISPOR, AEA, RES, and ACCE.

With a rare combination of expertise, cultural fluency, and purpose-driven leadership, Eugene continues to shape resilient health systems and champion sustainable development across the continent.