Summary
Le Hien is a public health leader with 11+ years of experience strengthening primary health care and health systems across Vietnam and the South East Asia region. As Program Director for Primary Health Care at PATH, he blends technical expertise in NCDs, HIV/TB, WASH and child health with digital health innovation and community-based approaches to improve outcomes. His career bridges government and international NGOs—shaping policy and implementing programs from the Vietnam Ministry of Health to FHI 360 and HealthBridge—giving him a rare view of both systems and service delivery. He holds an MD in Epidemiology, an MPH from ULB and a PhD in Health Promotion and International Health from Tokyo Medical and Dental University, demonstrating strong academic grounding alongside applied leadership. Known for an innovative, solution-seeking approach, he pursues practical digital and community-first interventions that scale. Based in Vietnam, he combines deep local knowledge with regional program leadership to drive sustainable, measurable impact.
11 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Medical Doctor, Epidemiology, Medical Doctor, Epidemiology at Hanoi Medical University
Master of Public Health - MPH, Public Health, Master of Public Health - MPH, Public Health at ULB
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Health Promotion and International Health, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Health Promotion and International Health at Tokyo Medical and Dental University
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