Pramod Dwivedi

Pramod Dwivedi (प्रमोद द्विवेदी) is an American public health practitioner, epidemiologist and researcher. He is the former president of the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), representing more than 3,000 local health departments in the United States. Dwivedi currently serves as Health Director at Linn County Public Health in Iowa. He has been a vocal advocate for advancing health equity and addressing social drivers of health to improve overall population health.

Dwivedi has been widely quoted in media coverage of various public health issues in the country and has authored numerous op-eds emphasizing contemporary public health issues, and the significance of local health departments in improving public's health.

His scientific opinions on public health issues are often sought, which was also the case at the height of SARS-CoV-2 outbreak (COVID-19 pandemic) where his views were referenced.

Dwivedi holds a Doctorate in Public Health from the University of Illinois, Chicago, and is an adjunct professor at the University of Iowa.