Dr Manoj Kurian is a global health leader and ecumenical advocate currently serving as the Director of the Health and Healing programme at the World Council of Churches (WCC), Geneva. He plays a key role in advancing faith-based engagement in public health, health equity, and community-based healthcare systems.

A medical doctor by training, Dr Kurian has extensive experience in primary healthcare, health systems strengthening, and global health policy, particularly in low- and middle-income country contexts. His work focuses on promoting holistic health approaches that integrate physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being.

He is widely recognised for promoting the role of faith-based organisations in public health, emphasising dignity, justice, and compassionate care as central to health systems. His work also highlights the growing intersection between climate change, environmental degradation, and human health, making his contributions highly relevant to interdisciplinary platforms such as climate justice.