Christopher H. Herbst, PhD, is a senior health specialist in the World Bank’s Health, Nutrition and Population Global Practice. He is currently based in Saudi Arabia, where he is leading the World Bank’s engagement in the health sector, providing support in the areas of noncommunicable diseases, health financing, human resources for health, and pharmaceutical systems, among other areas. Throughout his career at the World Bank, Christopher has worked in more than 25 low-, middle-, and high-income countries in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. His research and publications focus on health systems strengthening and health workforce issues. He obtained his bachelor's from King’s College London (KCL), his master's from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), and his PhD from Lancaster University (LU).