Biography
Sandile Ndabezitha is a PhD student in biostatistics and a public health researcher specializing in HIV/AIDS, TB, non-communicable diseases, and cancer epidemiology. He has research experience from institutions like the University of the Witwatersrand, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, and Baylor College of Medicine, focusing on data-driven global health solutions. Sandile has contributed to publications and international conferences, including studies on HPV-related cancer incidence and HIV mortality prediction. Passionate about mentorship and collaboration, he aims to bridge global health disparities through research and capacity building.
Key Impacts
Spatiotemporal dynamics and hotspot identification of TB in Eswatini: A national analysis from 2017 to 2024
TB patterns in Eswatini are shaped by spatial and temporal dynamics, with neighboring areas often sharing similar risk profiles due to common environmental and social determinants. Identifying high-burden hotspots enables targeted interventions and more efficient allocation of resources. Spatiotemporal analysis, along with emerging tools such as machine learning and wastewater-based surveillance, presents new opportunities to improve TB detection, forecasting, and response—ultimately supporting more precise and proactive control strategies.
Source: Conference 2024