Nuzulul K. Putri

Public health researcher focusing on health equity, inclusive health systems, and universal health coverage (UHC) in low- and middle-income countries. Using a feminist lens, my work examines how power relations shape women’s position in health systems both as target populations and as decision-makers in policy and governance. I highlight overlooked dimensions of women’s health, including menstrual pain and the invisible care burdens women carry as both caregivers and patients. Complementing this perspective, I apply a Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) approach to examine how UHC policies can better respond to the needs of marginalized populations.

Advancing research on equitable health systems

• Published peer-reviewed research on health equity, disability inclusion, and maternal health services under Indonesia’s national health insurance system in journals such as Global Health Action, BMC Public Health, and BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth.

Contributing evidence to health policy and universal health coverage reforms

• Conducted policy-relevant research on provider incentives, maternal health services, and access to care using national administrative health insurance data.

International recognition and fellowships

• Selected as Samya Stumo Memorial Fellow (ThinkWell Institute) focusing on strategic purchasing and health financing.
• Selected as WHO-SEARO Research Fellow on gender equity in health policy.
• Featured Early Career Researcher by the International Health Economics Association (IHEA).Economics Association (IHEA).

Founded a community daycare initiative aimed at supporting working families and recognizing the invisible care work often carried by women in Surabaya, Indonesia.