
Global Network of Public Health Nursing
Supporting public health nurses in developing practice across the world

Eri Osawa
GNPHN Council Member
About Eri
Chief Senior Researcher
Department of Public Health Policy/International Health and collaboration
National Institute of Public Health, Japan
Dr Eri Osawa, RN, Ph.D is a Japanese public health expert in health & social policy and healthcare. She is one of members of international committee, Japan Academy of Public Health Nursing .
Additionally, she is one of executive board members of Japan Association for Global Health.
She has focused her work on improving community health and enhancing healthcare access. Her research contributes to policy proposals aimed at addressing health disparities and developing support systems for disadvantaged populations.
She has also been involved in field research on community health issues and the development of effective intervention strategies, with her work being highly regarded both domestically and internationally.
In addition to her academic activities, she actively participates in domestic and international health conference, contributing to the improvement of health policies from a broader perspective.
Dr Osawa places a strong emphasis on social responsibility and works on various projects to promote health equity in public policy. Through her efforts, she continues to play an important role at the intersection of public health and social policy.