Dr. Gunenthira Rao Subbarao is a public health medicine specialist with expertise in both communicable and non-communicable diseases, focusing on policy and implementation work.

He currently holds the position of Senior Principal Assistant Director in the Medical Development Division at the Ministry of Health (MOH), Malaysia.In this role, he is responsible for planning, monitoring, and evaluating various programs within the division.

Dr. Gunen's primary area of interest lies in Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) and marginalized groups. He has conducted a mixed-method study on factors contributing to depression among inmates as part of his doctoral thesis. His research aims to address the health needs of disadvantaged populations. With extensive leadership experience in public health,

Dr. Gunen has actively collaborated with ministerial agencies and non-governmental associations (NGOs) to implement public health programs and conduct research.

Currently, he is participating in the Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity in Southeast Asia (AFHESEA), further expanding his knowledge and expertise in health equity.  

In summary, Dr. Gunenthira Rao Subbarao is a dedicated public health professional with a focus on NCDs and marginalized groups. He has made significant contributions to policy development, program implementation, and research in the field of public health.