Nikitha Ragavarapu

Dedicated Public Health professional with over 5 years of experience in disease surveillance, epidemiological analysis, outbreak response coordination, and public health programme implementation under IDSP Telangana. Experienced in state-level surveillance systems, technical reporting, public health preparedness, capacity building, and interdepartmental coordination with government stakeholders including NHM, GHMC, NCDC, and district surveillance units. Skilled in surveillance data analysis, outbreak monitoring, reporting compliance, and strengthening public health systems through evidence-based decision support.

Epidemiologist – Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) - Directorate of Public Health & Family Welfare, Telangana - Telangana

(2020-08)

• Led epidemiological surveillance monitoring and reporting activities across 11 districts under IDSP Telangana.
• Managed daily, weekly, and monthly disease surveillance reporting systems for state-level public health review and decision-making.
• Reviewed and analyzed epidemiological data, surveillance indicators, and disease trends for outbreak detection and response coordination.
• Prepared technical reports, presentations, situation updates, and briefing notes for senior government officials and programme reviews.
• Supported outbreak investigations, rapid response activities, and seasonal disease preparedness coordination.
• Coordinated with NHM, GHMC, NCDC, district surveillance units, laboratories, and other stakeholders for programme implementation.
• Participated in public health preparedness meetings, surveillance reviews, and interdepartmental coordination activities.
• Provided technical support and training related to surveillance systems, reporting compliance, and outbreak response.
• Contributed to strengthening surveillance reporting systems, data validation processes, and operational coordination across districts.

Dentist – Private Practice - Partha Dental Clinic & Sandhya Dental Clinic - Khammam, Telangana

(2016 - 2017)

• Provided preventive and restorative dental care following infection prevention protocols.
• Educated patients regarding preventive health practices and oral hygiene.
• Maintained clinical records and patient documentation.

Master of Public Health - Public Health - Indian Institute of Public Health, Hyderabad (2023)

Bachelor of Dental Surgery - Dentistry - Mamatha Dental College, Khammam (2016)