Biography

Farzana has been academically trained in the fields of epidemiology and biostatistics and is a Master of Public Health graduate. She co-ordinated and lead various research projects in tuberculosis and COVID-19 for 8 years as a Research Manager at The Aurum Institute. During her 5 years in the United Kingdom, she managed home care services for the elderly and disabled. Home care is essential in promoting public health by enhancing individual care, reducing healthcare system strain, and fostering healthier communities. She currently works as a Scientist for the TB Think Tank, bridging the gap between evidence and policy.

Expertise

TB Diagnostics
Public Health

Key Impacts

Optimizing digital chest X-ray for TB screening: A process evaluation across South Africa

dCXR throughput is hindered by inefficient data capture and variable team support. Further research is required to assess if these key improvements in data collection, connectivity, community engagement, and queue management are recommended to enhance efficiency, reduce processing times and ultimately optimize TB yield.

Source: Conference 2024