Pebble Hills University Honors Dr. Avelino Guterres Correia with Doctor of Public Health (Honoris Causa)
Pebble Hills University is proud to announce the conferral of the Doctor of Public Health (Honoris Causa) upon Dr. Avelino Guterres Correia in recognition of his exceptional dedication to advancing public health and educational leadership in Timor-Leste and across the South-East Asia region.
With a career spanning over three decades, Dr. Correia has served in pivotal advisory roles within the Ministry of Health, Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, contributing to national policy development, health system strengthening, and international collaborations through his participation in high-level forums including multiple World Health Assembly sessions. His work as a lecturer, researcher, and author reflects a deep commitment to public health education, with contributions to numerous scholarly articles and publications addressing infectious diseases, health data systems, and the intersection of language and scientific communication.
In addition to his academic and policy engagements, Dr. Correia has actively shaped the ethical and strategic frameworks of public health governance, serving on national commissions, technical committees, and advisory boards. His multilingual fluency and extensive training in global health diplomacy have positioned him as a respected voice on international platforms focused on health equity and regional development.
Pebble Hills University celebrates this honorary degree as a tribute to Dr. Correia’s lifelong impact and as encouragement for others who aspire to elevate the standards of public health through research, education, and leadership.
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