Dr. Shilpa Khanna

Dr. Shilpa Khanna is a palliative care specialist committed to advancing equitable healthcare in underserved regions. Trained as an anesthetist (MBBS, MD), her work focuses on strengthening primary healthcare, pain management in low-resource settings, and promoting health equity with a gender-sensitive approach. Her journey into public health was shaped by a growing awareness of the deep socio-economic inequities that influence access to healthcare in India. Motivated to work where medical care is most scarce, she has dedicated her career to serving marginalized communities. Through service delivery, training, research, and advocacy, the organization works to make healthcare more accessible and equitable. She strongly believes in enabling community representation in decision-making spaces and working as an ally to communities rather than a saviour.