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“When women lead, we don’t just break barriers—we build pathways for lasting change.”
As a public health researcher in Eswatini, my leadership is dedicated to pioneering innovative solutions to combat infectious diseases like Tuberculosis and HIV. Through various TB studies, I am driving novel approaches in screening, diagnosis, treatment, and transmission reduction, ensuring that real-time data informs targeted interventions. My work also focuses on managing Tuberculosis-induced inflammaging and leveraging digital tools like Video Observed Treatment (VOT) to enhance adherence among drug-resistant TB patients.
Beyond research, I am deeply committed to mentoring emerging researchers and advocating for gender equity in health innovation. By bridging collaboration between researchers, policymakers, and communities, I strive to create sustainable, data-driven health solutions that improve lives and strengthen public health systems.
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Innovating for impact: Driving research, digital health solutions, and gender equity in the fight against TB and HIV.
Babongile B. Nkala (MPH)
Senior Research Manager
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation Eswatini
