Advancing Equity in Global Health
We are dedicated to advancing global health equity by improving clinical outcomes for snakebite and other neglected tropical diseases. Our mission is to bridge the gap between scientific innovation, international policy, and grassroots practice to save lives in the world's most vulnerable communities.
About us
Jonas Nickel
Jonas Nickel is a global health consultant, paramedic, and researcher specializing in health systems strengthening, emergency medical care, neglected tropical diseases, and snakebite envenoming in East Africa. With extensive field experience across the region, he works at the intersection of policy, research, and implementation, supporting governments, healthcare institutions, international organizations, and development partners in addressing complex public health challenges. His work focuses on translating scientific evidence into practical, sustainable solutions that strengthen healthcare systems and improve access to essential health services.
Jonas has developed particular expertise in snakebite envenoming, one of the world's most neglected tropical diseases. Through clinical research, health system assessments, stakeholder engagement, healthcare worker training, and antivenom access initiatives, he has contributed to efforts aimed at improving snakebite prevention, treatment, surveillance, and policy development across East Africa.
As the founder of several initiatives focused on snakebite management and global health, he has worked closely with healthcare providers, academic institutions, ministries of health, and international partners to strengthen local capacities and improve patient outcomes in underserved communities. Alongside his international work, Jonas serves as a practicing paramedic and clinical educator in Germany. His combination of frontline emergency care experience and global health expertise enables him to provide recommendations that are both evidence-based and operationally feasible.
Through Nickel Global Health Consulting, Jonas provides strategic advisory services, technical expertise, project development support, stakeholder engagement, training, and health systems analysis, with a particular focus on East Africa, snakebite envenoming, neglected tropical diseases, and emergency medical systems.
His mission is to support governments, international organizations, academic institutions, and implementing partners in developing effective, sustainable, and equitable health solutions for populations facing some of the world's most neglected health challenges.
Global Expertise
Our multidisciplinary team brings together world-class technical skills and deep-rooted field experience to address the most pressing challenges in neglected tropical diseases and public health globally.
Epidemiology & Research
Designing and implementing rigorous surveillance systems and operational research to map disease prevalence and impact.
Health Systems Strengthening
Policy development and strategic planning with ministries of health to integrate NTD services into primary healthcare.
Clinical Management
Expertise in clinical management of snakebite envenoming, fostering improved outcomes through standardized protocols.
Capacity Building
Training healthcare workers and collaborating with NGOs and multilateral agencies to build sustainable local capabilities.
Project Impact
We deliver measurable outcomes by transforming scientific evidence into actionable local and national public health initiatives. Our projects are designed to create resilient systems and lasting change in the fight against neglected tropical diseases.
National Snakebite Strategies
Developing comprehensive national frameworks for snakebite control, integrating surveillance systems with clinical response protocols to reduce mortality rates.
Specialized Training Programs
Designing and implementing hands-on training for healthcare providers on the clinical management of envenoming and community-based prevention strategies.
Operational Research
Conducting evidence-generating field studies to identify health system bottlenecks and optimize the distribution of life-saving antivenoms in rural areas.
Partner for Global Health Impact
We invite governments, NGOs, and multilateral partners to collaborate with us. Request strategic advice, program design support, or specialized clinical training to advance health equity and improve outcomes for snakebite and NTDs globally.