Biography

Kudzaishe Mutungamiri is a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Specialist with over eight years of experience in global health programs, particularly in tuberculosis and HIV. He has led TB stigma assessments, community rights and gender evaluations, and MEL system designs for USAID and Global Fund-supported initiatives in Zimbabwe. A published researcher and presenter at global conferences including ICASA and the Union World Conference on Lung Health, he is passionate about leveraging data for impactful health interventions.

Expertise

TB Diagnostics
Public Health

Key Impacts

Breaking the silence: Assessing and addressing TB-related stigma in Zimbabwe

TB stigma in Zimbabwe remains a major challenge, affecting treatment outcomes and social reintegration. Addressing stigma requires community education, healthcare worker sensitization, and psychosocial support for PWTB and their families. These efforts are crucial for fostering a stigma-free healthcare environment and improving TB response strategies.

Source: Conference 2024