From the Factory Floor to Global Policy: A Conversation with Dr. Ivan Ivanov
In this inspiring episode, Dr. Richard Heron welcomes Dr. Ivan Ivanov — global leader in occupational and workers’ health — for a wide-ranging conversation recorded at the Royal College of Physicians in London.
Dr. Ivanov reflects on his 40+ year journey from aspiring surgeon in Bulgaria to factory health inspector, national reformer, and ultimately Head of Workers’ Health at the World Health Organization.
He shares how hands-on workplace experience shaped his approach to global health policy, why occupational health must remain rooted in real workplaces, and how the field is evolving from…
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