Kevin Yaw Ofosu is a Research associate in health economics at the Centre for Economics of Obesity within the Department of Applied Health Sciences, University of Birmingham.
He has a background in pharmacy and completed a master’s degree in health economics and health policy Analysis at the University of Bristol. His work combines economic evaluation and qualitative research to support practical decision making in public health and local government settings.
His current research includes a cost benefit analysis of a dietary intervention at Birmingham Children’s Hospital that seeks to reduce the meat content of inpatient meals. This work focuses on quantifying environmental impacts, particularly carbon emissions, alongside potential health and economic implications of changing food provision in a hospital setting.
Kevin is also leading the qualitative analysis of focus groups for the Binley Cycleway evaluation, delivered in partnership with Coventry City Council. This involves analysing community perspectives on new cycling infrastructure, including perceived benefits, barriers to use, and wider social and health impacts such as physical activity, safety, and community cohesion.
His master’s dissertation which is published in the journal of health services research and policy, examined how Integrated Care Systems’ policies in England affect access to joint replacement surgery for patients with obesity, highlighting the interaction between clinical criteria, local decision making, and equity of access.
Prior to joining the University of Birmingham, Kevin worked as a Research Assistant with The Global Fund and the Ghana Health Service in collaboration with the World Health Organization. In these roles, he supported health system evaluations through qualitative interviews, facility assessments, stakeholder engagement, and policy relevant analysis.
Across his academic and professional work, he has developed skills in economic evaluation, decision analytic modelling, statistical analysis, qualitative methods, and mixed methods research. His interests centre on generating evidence that improves public health policy, environmental sustainability, and equitable access to care.