Introduction: Ashwathy Sunil, Switzerland - How effective communication can contribute to greater access to reliable and relevant healthcare information

6 September, 2026

Dear HIFA Members,

My name is Ashwathy Sunilkumar, and I am currently completing my Master’s degree at the Geneva Graduate Institute (IHEID), where I expect to graduate this September.

I am a lawyer by training from India and worked in the legal field before moving to Switzerland to pursue my Master’s degree. During my time in Geneva, I have also developed my professional interest in communications. I previously worked in communications at the United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD), where I gained experience in communications and social media.

I am particularly interested in how effective communication can contribute to greater access to reliable and relevant healthcare information. This is one of the reasons I am very happy to join HIFA and be part of a community working towards universal access to healthcare information.

I look forward to learning from the experiences and perspectives of members around the world and contributing to the discussions.

Best wishes,

Ashwathy Sunilkumar

HIFA profile: Ashwathy Sunil is a Student at Geneva Graduate Institute, Geneva, Switzerland. Email address: ashwathy.sunil03 AT gmail.com

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