Biography

Experienced Project Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the non-profit organization management industry, private and public health. Skilled in Chronic Disease Management (Diabetes & Hypertension), Certified Diabetes Educator, and Health Promotion. Strong program and project management professional with a Masters in Public Health focused in Health Policy and Management from University of Pretoria.

Expertise

TB Diagnostics
Public Health

Key Impacts

‘Sputum is King’, but other TB diagnostics are gaining ground: Exploring perceptions of specimens for TB testing in South Africa through the TUTTPlus study

TB specimen preferences were shaped by multiple factors such as convenience, trust, dignity, and perceived reliability. Understanding what makes a test acceptable is important for health messaging to promote and improve uptake.

Source: Conference 2024