NIHR Grant Awardees 2025

We are excited to announce our NIHR Early Career Grant awardees. The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), in partnership with RSTMH, funded these Early Career Grants in 2025.

Abaynesh Fentahun Bekalu, Ethiopia - Healthcare professionals' knowledge, attitudes, and practices on Noma and its contributing factors in Gondar City health centers, Ethiopia.

Abdulazeez Abdulganiyu, Nigeria - Strengthening Comprehensive Sexuality Education for Young Adolescents in Nigeria: A Socio-Ecological Model (SEM).

Abdulbasit Opeyemi Abdulrahman, Nigeria - Enhancing Diphtheria, Pertussis, and Tetanus (DPT) Vaccine Uptake through Targeted Health Education in High-Traffic Community Spaces in Kwara State.

Abiel Teshome Kefale, Ethiopia - Developing a Machine Learning-Based Early Warning System for Malaria in Climate-Vulnerable Health Facilities in Southern Ethiopia.

Abraham Gebremedhn, Ethiopia - Burden and associated factors of Onchocerciasis among internally displaced peoples (IDPs) in Ethiopia.

Alene Getaneh, Ethiopia - Assessment of Health Facility Preparedness and Provider Skills for Dengue Detection, Management, and Surveillance in High-Risk Areas of Afar, Ethiopia.

Alex Mulyowa, Uganda - Challenges to timely access to snakebite antivenoms: experiences of victims and care providers from a high snakebite burden district, Uganda. 

Amerida Lakot, Uganda - Sociocultural Determinants of Diarrheal Diseases Among Children Under Five Years Within a One Health Framework in Selected Refugee Camps in Uganda.

Amith Balachandran, India - Exploring Lived Experiences, Mental Health Impacts, and Physical Morbidity among Manual Scavengers and Sanitation Workers in India.

Amr Saidi, Malawi - Investigating the Impact of Climate Change on the Uptake of HIV Services among Female Sex Workers in Chikwawa, Malawi.

Aney Rijal, Nepal - Assessing air quality disparities and respiratory symptoms among students in polluted areas and relatively less polluted areas: An urban perspective.

Ange Nicole Cyuzuzo, Rwanda - The Pediatric 0by25 Initiative in Rwanda: Early AKI Detection and Management.

Anjana Sigdel, Nepal - Cervical Cancer Screening uptake and associated factors among HIV infected women in selected health facilities of Nepal: A Mixed-Methods Study.

Annabel Itaeli, Tanzania - Prevalence, contributing factors and lived experiences on NCDs among HIV-positive pregnant women in Dolutegravir Based Regimen era: Mixed method study.

Annette Okoth, Kenya - Developing a System Dynamics Model for Prevalence Prediction and Management of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Kenya.

Annie Florence Stephy J, India - Implementation and Evaluation of Snakebite Survivors' Meet as a Novel Strategy to Empower Snakebite Survivors as Community Peer Educators.

Anord Paschal, Tanzania - Prevalence of Taenia solium taeniasis and community perceptions on epilepsy associated with neurocysticercosis in Kongwa, Dodoma, Tanzania.

Arinze Anyiam, Nigeria - Strengthening Leprosy Control in Ossiomo-Ogan Community, Edo State, Nigeria: Identifying Gaps, Challenges, and Areas for Improvement.

Arshad Ahmed, India - Building Resilience through Data: Developing a Gender-Responsive Climate-Health Vulnerability Index Using GIS in Flood-Prone Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.

Asadi Lusabe, Uganda - Malaria Vaccine Hesitancy, Barriers, and Facilitators to Uptake among Caregivers of Children under 2 Years in Informal Settlements of Mbale, Uganda.

Ashata Dahal, Nepal - Project GeoTales : A community-led participatory GIS Mapping for Dengue Control in Nepal.

Atitegeb Kidie, Ethiopia - The burden of, and contextual factors related to poor mental health among people living with HIV in Amhara Region, Ethiopia.

Audrey Gitamo, Kenya - Community-Led Strategies to Improve HPV Vaccine Completion Among Adolescent Girls in Nairobi’s Informal Settlements.

Ayele Bizuneh Gisza, Ethiopia - Mitigating Snakebite Risks in Schools: Assessing Incidence, Risk Factors, and Emergency Preparedness in Schools Across Ethiopia’s Great Rift Valley.

Ayomide Akigbogun, Nigeria - Determinants of HPV Vaccine Uptake Among Out-of-School Female Adolescents in Nasarawa State, Nigeria.

Ayoola Mary Bukoye, Nigeria - Prevalence and Risk Factors of Pesticide-Related Symptoms Among Smallholder Farmers in Osogbo local government, Osun State, Nigeria.

Ayoola Ojewusi, Nigeria - Beyond the Bite: Exploring the lived experiences of snakebite survivors regarding care and support in rural areas of Oyo State, Southwest, Nigeria.

Babafemi Ajisebiola, Nigeria - Paediatric snakebite prevalence, treatment practices and antivenom availability in hard-to-reach rural and nomadic communities in Osun State, Nigeria.

Babongile Blisset Nkala, Eswatini - Cutaneous Carotenoid Assessment in Realtime for Optimization of Tuberculosis-induced inflammation (CCAROTS).

Belachew Tekleyohannes Wogayehu, Ethiopia - Investigating the Impact of Snakebite Envenoming on Mental Health and Long-term Disability in Ethiopia: A Three-way Comparative Cross-sectional Study.

Belay Alemu, Ethiopia - Assessing visual outcomes of cataract surgery and investigating barriers to paediatric surgical services, North Wollo, Ethiopia: A mixed-method study.

Beliza Chemutai, Uganda - Assessing the Acceptability and Readiness for Uptake of Long-Acting Lenacapavir for HIV.

Benjamin Sanogo, Mali - Schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis: prevalence, morbidities, and related risk factors among talibé children in Bamako, Mali.

Benoni Munduku, Uganda - A Mixed-Methods Study on the Barriers and Facilitators of Malaria Vaccine Uptake in Adjumani District, Uganda.

Benson Nasasira, Uganda - Impact of integrating Tuberculosis Screening into community-based Child Health Services on Case Detection in Uganda’s Rural Island Communities.

Bernix Bertille Soglongbe, Benin - Assessing the Effectiveness of ATSB for Malaria Vector Control in Two Residual Malaria Transmission Districts in Southern Benin.

Bezawit Demissie, Ethiopia - Availability, Affordability, and Distribution of Post-Exposure Rabies Vaccines in Ethiopia.

Binyam Asmamaw Emagn, Ethiopia - Modelling the health-economic and equity impacts of antimicrobial stewardship program for hospitalized children in primary care settings in Ethiopia.

Bishow Puri, Nepal - A Retrospective Cohort Study on: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Preventive Therapy for Latent Tuberculosis in Nepal.

Bonaventure Ukoaka, Nigeria - Integrating person-centred care interventions for improved HIV care and viral suppression among adolescents living with HIV in Delta State, Nigeria.

Brian Shuma, Zambia - Enhancing Access to Tuberculosis Diagnosis and Treatment in Rural Zambia through the Implementation of Molbio Truenat MTB Ultima Point-of-Care Testing.

Bright Okey, Nigeria - Knowledge, Attitude and Uptake of HPV Vaccination Among Out-of-school Adolescent Girls in Akwa Ibom State Nigeria: A Mixed-method Study.

Calvin Andrea, Tanzania - Assessment of HIV self-testing kits reliability and community pharmacy engagement in Dodoma, Tanzania.

Caroline Kanuti, Tanzania - Prevalence and associated factors of HIV infection among infants born to HIV positive mothers who received Nevirapine prophylaxis in Dar es Salaam.

Carolyne Mutesi, Uganda - Exploring community barriers and facilitators for mass drug administration uptake for prevention of Schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted Helminths.

Chibuike Onyesoh, Nigeria - Morphometric Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Evaluation of Corpus Callosum and Ventricles in Northern Nigerian Adults. 

Chidiebube Aneke, Nigeria - Bringing Explanation and Appreciating the factors surrounding TB stigMa in communities in Nigeria (BEAM Study).

Chijioke Mba, Nigeria - Evaluating the systemic, structural, and socio-contextual drivers of recurrent Lassa fever outbreaks in Ondo state, Nigeria.

Chloe Penelope Nampiima, Uganda - Predictors of Adherence to ART among Adolescents and Youth living positively with HIV Engaged in Substance Use in Urban Slums, Kampala, Uganda.

Christiana Dogbeda Ewurama Agbota, Ghana - Menstrual Hygiene Management Among Youth with Disabilities in the Hohoe Municipality, Ghana.

Christy Martina T., India - Empowering adolescent girls using a participatory approach to hormonal health awareness in India.

Claire Nayiga, Uganda - Uptake and Perceptions of the RTS,S/AS01 Malaria Vaccine among Caregivers of Children with Sickle-Cell Disease at Mulago National Referral Hospital.

Clinton Sekyere Frempong, Ghana - Heat and Health: Modelling and Exploring the impact of Climate Change in at-risk communities of the Greater Accra Region, Ghana.

Connie Ongeti, Kenya - Feasibility of point-of-care transcranial doppler screening to predict stroke risk in children with sickle cell disease in low-resource settings.

Cyrus Kimanthi, Kenya - Effectiveness of Culturally-Adapted Cervical Cancer Prevention Interventions for Pastoralist Communities in Wajir County, Kenya.

Dagmawi Andargie, Ethiopia - Assessing Quality of Life among Lymphatic Filariasis Patients in Ethiopia: Performance of LFSQQ versus WHOQOL-BREF.

David Adedia, Ghana - Predicting Vaccine hesitancy, Awareness and Inadequate knowledge of vaccines and vaccine gaps among mothers and caregivers: Machine learning approach.

David Audu, Nigeria - Evaluating Scientists' and regulatory officials' perspectives on possible deployment of malaria vaccine and genetically modified mosquitoes in Nigeria.

David Francis Olebo, Uganda - Evaluation of Filoviral Disease outbreak Preparedness and spatiotemporal (Predicting) Modelling in Western Uganda.

Deborah Shomuyiwa, Nigeria - Safe Skin, Safe Systems: Investigating Topical Antibiotic Use in Informal Beauty Salons and Building Community-Based AMR Risk Models.

Dejene Getachew, Ethiopia - Mapping Barriers to Antivenom Access and Emergency Snakebite Treatment in Fentale Woreda, Oromia, Ethiopia.

Denis Mayambala, Uganda - Modelling future all-cause mortality risk in hypertensive PLHIV amidst evolving healthcare and policy changes over the next decade across East Africa.

Dhanalakshmi Marimuthu, India - Smart Planning System for Local Authorities to Optimize Community Dog Management and Rabies Control Programmes.

Diana Imoli, Kenya - Assessing impact of a school-based intervention to promote children’s knowledge of Antibiotic Use and Antimicrobial Resistance, a pre-post test study.

Diana Ritah Asiimwe, Uganda - Evaluation of Safe Strategy Implementation in Trachoma-endemic Karamoja Region: A Case Study of Progress and Gaps.

Dorice Chimbeleko, Malawi - Exploring parental knowledge and attitudes on polio prevention and vaccination after outbreak response in Zomba, Malawi.

Drake Musoki, Uganda - Assessing Usability and Patient Preferences of the Validated Luganda Self-Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ-20) among PLHIV in Uganda.

Edwin Erasto, Tanzania - Factors Influencing Maternal Willingness and Uptake of Early Male Infant Circumcision in a High HIV Burden Region of Tanzania.

Ehetemariam Shambel, Ethiopia - Assessing acceptability and preferences for HPV self-sampling among women living in rural and hard-to-reach areas in Ethiopia.

Elias Gessese, Ethiopia - Practitioner-Related Factors and Gaps in Antimicrobial Stewardship in Ethiopia’s Primary Health Care and Veterinary Context. A Mixed Method Study.

Elizabeth Adolph, Tanzania - Barriers and Facilitators to Integrating Non-Communicable Disease and Mental Health Services: A Qualitative Study at Muhimbili Hospital, Tanzania.

Emmanuel Mukambo, Zambia - Knowledge, Attitudes, and Prevalence of Syphilis Among Adults with Neurological Symptoms at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia.

Emmanuel Walusimbi, Uganda - Mapping the burden and Risk factors associated with Dinga-Dinga disease in Bundibugyo district, Uganda: A cross-sectional study.

Emmanuella Akwulpwa, Ghana - Assessment of GMP Implementation and its Relationship on Child Nutrition Status in the Chereponi District.

Ephrasia Hugho, Tanzania - Assessing Community Awareness and Factors influencing Snail-Borne Disease Transmission in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.

Erasto Ipyana, Tanzania - Postpartum Depression and Associated Factors Among Mothers With Preterm Babies Admitted in Neonatal Unit at Tertiary Hospital, Dar-Es-Salaam Tanzania.

Eric Agboli, Ghana - Assessing Household Readiness and Risk Factors for Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in the Volta Region of Ghana.

Ernest Ssewanyana, Uganda - Knowledge About and Attitudes Towards Kidney Disease Screening Among People Living with HIV in Southwestern Uganda.

Esther Immy Najjuka, Uganda - Integrating Point of Care Screening and Genetic Counselling for Sickle Cell Disease in Sexual Health and Reproductive Right Services: A pilot study.

Etuhole Iipumbu, Namibia - Family, social, and intimate partner relationships among adolescents and young adults affected by Tuberculosis in Namibia.

Eunice Anyait, Uganda - Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Towards Cervical Cancer Screening Among Women Living With HIV and Receiving Care at Kawolo Hospital.

Eustes Kigongo, Uganda - Uptake and its determinants of malaria vaccine in children targeted for vaccination among selected communities in northern Uganda.

Eyerus Woldamichael, Ethiopia - Quality of HIV/AIDS outpatient care for people living with HIV at primary health facilities in South West, Ethiopia.

Fabian Pius Mghanga, Tanzania - Improving Maternal and Neonatal Health Outcomes in rural Tanzania: Understanding the Factors and Designing an Effective Intervention.

Faithfulness Omotosho, Nigeria - Medical Ethics in Focus: Medical Students’ Learning Experience and the Call for an Independent Module at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria.

Fatai Afolabi, Nigeria - Public Awareness, Perceived Exposure, and Safety Concerns Surrounding Prolonged Use of Insecticidal Mosquito Nets in Ila, Nigeria.

Fatou Faal, The Gambia - Investigating the A307T mutation in embC gene of potential ethambutol-resistant Mycobacterium africanum lineage 6 isolates in The Gambia.

Fentaw Tadese, Ethiopia - Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of healthcare providers on the prevention and management of rheumatic heart disease in Amhara region, Ethiopia.

Fitiwi Baykemagn, Ethiopia - The effects of potentially life-threatening maternal conditions on functioning disability and adverse perinatal outcomes.

Florence Githinji, Uganda - Strengthening TB Treatment Compliance Among HIV Patients in Public Health Facilities in Central Uganda by Peer Led Interventions and Automated Reminders.

Francis Mawejje, Uganda - Inappropriate dispensing of ACTs without diagnostic testing or at suboptimal doses in private pharmacies and drug shops in Central Uganda.

Fungisai Mujajati, Zambia - Barriers and Facilitators to Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Uptake Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) in Lusaka: A Mixed-Methods Study.

Gali Nega, Ethiopia - Engaging and empowering school community in the prevention of schistosomiasis in Gomma district, southwestern Ethiopia using photovoice approach.

Geoffrey Kimotho, Kenya - Barriers to HIV Prevention and Treatment Adherence Among Young Adults in East Africa.

Geofrey Musanje, Uganda - Prevalence, Practices and Factors Associated with Leftover Antimicrobials for Humans and Animals Among Households in Nakaseke District.

George Ndagga, Uganda - Assessing Laboratory Capacity to Handle Outbreaks in Border Districts of Uganda.

George Nsikakabasi, Nigeria - Strengthening noma prevention through caregiver engagement and co-design in Northern Nigeria’s primary healthcare system.

Geraldine Mbagwu, Nigeria - Knowledge, attitude, and prevalence of menstrual disorders among HIV-positive women 15-49 years in FCT, Nigeria and the roles of healthcare workers.

Getachew Assefa Zenebe, Ethiopia - Assessing knowledge, practices, and barriers to primaquine use for malaria elimination in South Ethiopia Region: Community and Healthcare Perspectives.

Getachew Belay, Ethiopia - Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding female genital schistosomiasis among women and health workers in northwest Ethiopia.

Gladness Isaack, Tanzania - Identifying Barriers and Facilitators Among Adolescents and Young Adults for Effective HIV Self-Testing Linkage to Care and Treatment Clinics in Tanzania.

Gladys Atto, Uganda - Prevalence of Eye Diseases and Visual Impairment in School Children 5-18 Years in Moroto District, Northeastern Uganda.

Glory Mzama, Malawi - Understanding barriers to immunization among zero dose and under vaccinated children and identifying solutions to improve vaccine uptake in Malawi.

Godfrey Tumwizere, Uganda - Exploring sociocultural drivers of long-acting injectable PrEP use among adolescent girls and young women at risk of HIV in central, Uganda.

Goodluck Nchasi, Tanzania - Developing a Pilot Peer Support Program among Caregivers of Childhood Cancer Patients at Bugando Medical Centre, Northwestern Tanzania.

Gountante Kombate, Togo - Assessing the real-world adherence and delivery challenges of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Togo : A mixed-methods study.

Grace Kemigisha, Uganda - Knowledge, Perceptions, and Acceptability of the Malaria Vaccine among Child Caretakers in Mpererwe Sub-county, Kawempe Division, Kampala District.

Grace Nalukwago, Uganda - The impact of the non-motorized transport (NMT) pilot corridor on physical activity, air quality, and user experiences.

Gyanu Poudel, Nepal - Barriers to Early Leprosy Diagnosis: A Study of Health System Challenges in Madhesh Province, Nepal.

Habeebullah Oladipo, Nigeria - Assessing Community Awareness and Practices on Zoonotic Cutaneous Leishmaniasis at the Human-Wildlife-Vector Interface in Northwestern Nigeria.

Habtie Tesfa, Ethiopia - Evaluating spatio-temporal patterns and key drivers of cholera outbreaks in high-burden areas of Ethiopia to inform targeted prevention strategies.

Haliima Nalugo, Uganda - Strengthening informal caregivers’ biosafety in a hospital setting: A pilot educational intervention on linen management and hand washing in Uganda.

Harriet Nankya, Uganda - Adoption of Artificial Intelligence for health management, in a low resource setting: A case of Uganda.

Heidi Van Deventer, South Africa - Long-term respiratory morbidity in children with and without tuberculosis and HIV in Cape Town, South Africa.

Ibrahim Ali Fauzi, Uganda - Assessing Snakebite Envenoming in rural Gulu, Uganda: Prevalence, Impact, and Climate Change Implications.

Ibrahim Isa, Nigeria - Entomological Assessment of vector of Onchocerciasis after Mass Drug Administration in Hard-to- Reach Endemic Communities of Kaduna State, Nigeria.

Ifeoluwa Adeoti, Nigeria - Determinants of Care-seeking Behaviour for Malnutrition in Under Five Children in Kwara State.

Ifeoluwa Bodunde, Nigeria - Planetary Health Diet and Cardiovascular Risk Factors Among Adults in Nigeria – PLEASURE Study.

Ifeyinwa Philippa Odiaka, Nigeria - Improving Nutrition Monitoring in Hospitalized Adults with the Food Intake Chart: A Promising Strategy in Nigeria.

Ilemobayo Victor Fasogbon, Uganda - A Pilot Study on Host miRNA Signatures as Predictors of Hepatosplenic Schistosomiasis in School-Aged Children in Uganda.

Irakoze Genereuse Iradukunda, Rwanda - Assessing knowledge level of pregnancy danger signs and impact of antenatal care visits among women from early pregnancy to postpartum in rural Rwanda.

Irene Najjingo, Uganda - Feasibility and diagnostic accuracy of WHO-Treatment Decision Algorithm and tongue swabs in diagnosis of TB among children under 10 years in Uganda.

Isaac Opio Okello, Uganda - Genetic, Biological and Psychosocial Predictors of Internalising Mental Disorders among Ugandan Children and Adolescents living with HIV.

Israel Fawole, Nigeria - Community Insights on Climate-Linked Soil-Transmitted Helminth Infections in Conflict-Affected Borno, Northeastern Nigeria: A Qualitative Study.

Jamin Godswill Agbazo, Ghana - Quantifying the Impacts of Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation on Malaria incidence in Juaboso District, Ghana.

Jean Claude Ndayishimiye, Burundi - Female Sex Workers' Motivations, Skills, and Needs Regarding Human Immuno-Deficiency Virus Prevention: A Qualitative Study in Bujumbura, Burundi.

Jeevan Muktha Somashekara, India - Care cascade following snake bite and facilitators and barriers in accessing healthcare services in a rural area of West Bengal: A mixed methods study.

Jeremiah Ndeto, Kenya - A study on HPV vaccination uptake among school girls in lower Eastern, Kenya.

Jeuel Ogooluwa Idowu, Nigeria - Routine Childhood Immunisation in Children with Craniofacial Birth Defects Versus Non-Affected Peers in Nigeria: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study.

Joackim Ssesanga, Uganda - Psychosocial Resilience and Academic Performance among School-Going Adolescents Living with Perinatal HIV in Central Uganda.

Joanitah Nalunjogi, Uganda - Uptake of clean household energy use and its Impact on respiratory and cognitive health in Uganda.

Joanitha Kebire, Tanzania - Compliance with infection prevention and control practices among healthcare providers in Neonatal Care Units at selected hospitals in Dodoma Region.

Joelle-Laure  Tanguep Siakam, Cameroon - Evaluating the Impact of the 'Slash and Clear' Strategy in Yabassi Health District for Eliminating Onchocerciasis in a Persistent Zone.

John Lumbala Chitoti, Zambia - Evaluating the impact of GLUT4 polymorphism on T2DM risk in PLHIV in Lusaka, Zambia.

John Mulo Mugwanya, Uganda - Digital media and malaria vaccine: Perceptions of parents with children under five in Wakiso and Karenga Districts, in Uganda.

Jones Akinbobola, Nigeria - Assessing the Effectiveness of Antimicrobial Resistance Interventions in Nigerian Food Animals: Farmers and Animal Health Professional's Perspectives.

Joshua Kwabena Aniaku, Ghana - Assessing Facilitators and Barriers to Event-Based Surveillance Implementation at the District Level in Ghana.

Joyce Fortunate Aloyo, Uganda - Investigating how infection history and environmental factors influence host immunity and response to new infections and therapies in rural Uganda.

Jude Emunyu, Uganda - Emergence of Monkeypox in Uganda: Evaluating rural health facility preparedness to handle recurrent outbreaks — A case study in Nakasongola District.

Judith Costantine, Tanzania - Snakebite Envenomation: Assessing Burden, Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Among Agropastoral Communities in the Miombo Woodlands, Western Tanzania.

Julius Kyomya, Uganda - Prevalence and Factors Associated with Depression Among Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease.

Jully Awino Odero, Kenya - Impact of Empiric Antibiotic Use on Diagnostic Yield and Resistance Patterns in Bacterial Meningitis: A Retrospective Hospital-Based Study in Kenya.

Justine Guguneni Tuolong, Ghana - Access to mental health care services in rural communities in the Upper West Region of Ghana.

Kaddu Khassim Mukasa, Uganda - Time to attrition among Adolescents and Young People Living with HIV Enrolled in Differentiated Service Delivery Models in Mbarara District, Uganda.

Karinate Cyril-Egware, Nigeria - Mathematical Modelling for Prioritisation and Optimisation of Malaria Intervention Mixes in Kano State, Nigeria.

Kassaw Beyene Getahun, Ethiopia - The Impact of Neglected Tropical Diseases on Pregnant Women's Quality of Life and Pregnancy Outcomes in South Ethiopia.

Kator Igbudu, Nigeria - Digital determinants of health among young people living with HIV in Nigeria: a co-design approach to addressing digital health disparities.

Kezia Amarteyfio, Ghana - “CARES” Project: Challenges to establishing an organized National cervical cancer screening program in Ghana: An explorative study.

Kosisochi Amorha, Nigeria - Prices, Availability, and Affordability of Selected Medicines for Asthma Management in Nigeria.

Lamisa Rahman, Bangladesh - Accessing Childhood Cancer Care in Bangladesh: An Exploratory Qualitative Study.

Laurent Elisaut Marishamu, Tanzania - Assessment of Impact of SAFE Strategy Implementation on Trachoma Elimination in Dodoma Region, Tanzania.

Lebene Kpodo, Ghana - Exploring Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services among Women with Disabilities in the Volta Region: Implications for Inclusive Health Policy.

Lili Ranaise Mbakop, Cameroon - Ecological Determinants and Community Perceptions of Leishmaniasis in Northern Cameroon: Advancing a Participatory One Health Surveillance Framework.

Lukman Lukman, Nigeria - Assessing Health Funding Cuts’ Impact on People Living with HIV and TB in Nigeria: Evidence for Sustainable Health Systems.

Luwe Kondwani, Malawi - From “Projects” to “Systems”: Comparing the Effectiveness of Water Sanitation and Hygiene Systems Integration Approaches in Malawi.

Mahesh Shakya, Nepal - Validating an AI-assisted Glaucoma Screening workflow to improve Timely Referrals from Primary Health Centers to Tertiary Care Hospitals in Low-Resource Settings.

Mariam Nabweye, Uganda - Factors influencing teenage pregnancy among adolescents attending adolescents' Clinic at Butenga Health Centre IV, Bukomansimbi District in Uganda.

Mark Nakabaale, Uganda - Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Mycetoma as Neglected Tropical Disease: A descriptive cross-sectional study of healthcare workers in Lira

Mark Odey, Nigeria - Exploring survivor experiences and the impact of health education on Podoconiosis in remote riverine communities of Fufore, Adamawa State, Nigeria.

Martin Kamilo Angwe, Uganda - Optimising Community-Directed Ivermectin Distribution Strategies for Hard-to-Reach Populations in Madi North, a Rural Onchocerciasis-Endemic.

Martina Mariki, Tanzania - Bridging Diagnostic Gaps: AI-Powered Malaria Prediction Tool for High and Low Endemic Areas of Tanzania.

Mary Babatunde, Nigeria - Impact of a Game-Based Educational Intervention on Caregivers’ Willingness to Vaccinate Under-Five Children with the R21/Matrix-M Vaccine in Bayelsa.

Mary Chiara Nkombu Tendong, Cameroon - Behavioural Economics of Indoor Air Pollution reduction: A randomised community trial.

Mary Lilian Nabwire, Uganda - Depression, Disease Severity, and Quality of Life Among Children and Adolescents with Sickle Cell Disease at Mulago National Referral Hospital.

Maureen Namugaya, Uganda - Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions towards HPV Vaccination Among Adolescent Boys and Young Men in Eastern Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Melashu Shiferaw, Ethiopia - Evaluation of antiretroviral treatment outcomes and barriers among HIV patients in war affected areas, Amhara region, Ethiopia.

Mercy Ombwayo, Kenya - Predictors of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV: A Comparative Case-Control Study of Mother-Baby Pairs Engaged in Care at Two Hospitals in Kenya.

Mersha Bezie, Ethiopia - Assessing the Impact of Hydatidosis on Livestock and Human Health: A Comprehensive Survey in Bahir Dar Town and Surrounding Districts.

Meshack Shiundu, Kenya - Cultural Factors and Traditional Healing Practices on the Clinical Course of Snakebite Envenomation: A Study in Marigat Sub-County, Kenya.

Michel Lontsi Demnao, Benin - Seroprevalence of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever virus among high-risk occupational populations in the main livestock production zone of Cameroon.

Milka Bunei, Kenya - Effect of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy on Art Adherence Amongst Adolescents Living With HIV and Mental Disorders in Kenya: Pilot Study.

Mizanu Zelalem Degu, Ethiopia - Developing a dengue forecast model in Ethiopia using machine learning.

Moses Lackson, Malawi - Post-elimination xenomonotoring of lymphatic filariasis in Chikwawa, Malawi.

Mulakalapalli Shiva Prakash, India - Public Perceptions and Adoption of New Vaccines for Future Pandemics in Andhra Pradesh, India: A Post-COVID Perspective.

Muluemebet Mezen, Ethiopia - Assessing Health-Seeking Behaviour and Treatment Pathways for Sore Throat and Febrile Illnesses Among Parents of School-Aged Children in Rural Ethiopia.

Muluken Adela Alemu, Ethiopia - Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Snake Bite Management Among Pre-hospital Traditional Healers: A Cross-sectional Study in West Gondar Zone.

Musa Ismail, Nigeria - Systems Thinking approach to Immunization Coverage Challenges in Northern Nigeria; A Case-Study of Kano State.

Nasif Matovu, Uganda - Born Exposed, Dying Silently: Understanding Predictors of Mortality Among HIV-Exposed Infants in Bunyoro, Midwestern Uganda.

Nature Mupuna, Zambia - Mapping the Burden, Knowledge Gaps  and community- Driven Interventions for Loa-loa  in Southern  Zambia: A pathway to integrated NTD Control.

Neema E. Mawi, Tanzania - Perceptions of cervical cancer screening among female sex workers in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Ngankam Fotsing Epse Vofo Gaelle Vanelssa, Cameroon - Prevalence of Hearing and Visual Impairments in Elementary School Children in Cameroon.

Noela Regina Akwi Okalany, Uganda - Evaluating the feasibility, acceptability and impact of a novel Baby Bus neonatal outreach programme in Eastern Uganda.

Nzube Ekpunobi, Nigeria - Impact of Health Education on University Students' Knowledge of Breast Cancer Early Detection Measures in Lagos, Nigeria.

Olabode Ekerin, Nigeria - Assessing Female Genital Schistosomiasis Knowledge Among Healthcare Providers in Kaduna State, Nigeria.

Oladapo Oladoja, Nigeria - Spatio-Temporal Modelling and Forecasting of Malaria Incidence in Under-Five Children in Oyo State Using Environmental and Climatic Covariates.

Olawande Adebayo, Nigeria - Human papillomavirus Vaccine Hesitancy and determinants amongst Adolescents in a Nigerian Community.

Oluwadamilare Dauda, Nigeria - School-based intervention using the Fogg Behaviour Model to reduce unabated schistosomiasis transmission among children in Ondo State.

Oluwaseun Taofeek, Nigeria - Assessing implementation strategies, acceptability, and feasibility of novel and repurposed TB vaccines in Southwest Nigeria.

Oluwatoyin Adepoju, Nigeria - Understanding Socio-Cultural Determinants of Vaccine Hesitancy Among Mothers in Gwagwalada, Abuja State, Nigeria.

Osuolale Bolatito, Nigeria - Evaluation of Co-infection Rates of Hepatitis-HIV and also Tumor Markers in Pregnant Women Attending Healthcare Centers in Ekiti State, Nigeria.

Pande Putu Ida Oktayani, Indonesia - Development of NeoScan-AI: an AI-based prototype model for screening STI/HIV in Indonesia as an alternative to physical point-of-care (POC) testing.

Pauline Achom, Uganda - Discontinuation of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis and Associated Factors Among Female Sex Workers Accessing Services Through TASO Mulago's Hotspot Outreach.

Pauline Wekesa, Kenya - Improving Partner notification process in the management of sexual transmitted infections using Human Centered Design (HCD) approach in Kisumu, Kenya.

Perfect Asamoah, Ghana - Co-creating Climate-Resilient MNCH Interventions in Northern Ghana: A Participatory Action Research with Communities and Primary Healthcare Providers.

Peter Adebiyi, Nigeria - Effectiveness of malaria prophylaxis in sickle cell patients in malaria endemic communities in Nigeria: A cohort study.

Pierre Zabre, Burkina Faso - Cervical cancer screening and awareness: evaluation of factors influencing screening of women in rural Burkina Faso.

Prajjwol Luitel, Nepal - Prevalence of Paediatric Surgical Conditions in Rural Nepal: A Community-Based Survey Utilizing Female Community Health Volunteers

Prince Nyarko, Ghana - Assessment of azithromycin drug resistance in persistent yaws hotspots in the middle belt of Ghana.

Promise Mtima-Jere, Malawi - Prevalence and Risk Factors of Stress and Urge Urinary Incontinence among Postpartum Women in Blantyre, Malawi.

Promise Okoroafor, Nigeria - Assessing Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) Towards Lassa Fever Prevention and Control in Oyo State, Nigeria.

Racheal Namiiro, Uganda - Resilience and Hidden Struggles: Illuminating the Untold Stories of People Living With Chronic Illnesses Who Suffered From Monkey Pox in Nakasongola.

Rachita Pradhan, India - Developing Evidence-Based One Health Strategies for Prevention of Brucellosis in a Peri-Urban setting: A Demonstration Model in Khordha, India.

Raphael Aboga Okot, Uganda - Acceptability of HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, Associated Factors, and Experiences among HIV-Negative Female Sex Workers in Gulu City, Northern Uganda.

Rashmita Nayaju, Nepal - Knowledge, Attitude and Uptake of HPV vaccine among adolescent girls in Kathmandu, Nepal: A mixed method school-based study.

Rebecca Asiimwe, Uganda - Examining the role behavioural and social drivers in adoption of Malaria Vaccine among children aged 6-18months in Uganda’s endemic zones.

Redempta Christopher Mlay, Tanzania - Clinical profile, physical activity level and participation factors for children and adolescents with cerebral palsy in the Kilimanjaro- region.

Regina Zana, Uganda - Readiness for Transition to Adult Oncology Care Among Adolescents at the Uganda Cancer Institute: A Patient and Caregiver Perspective.

Rehema Birungi, Uganda - Paediatric HIV Management: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Early Infant HIV Diagnosis and Treatment Uptake in Bushenyi District.

Ridwan Shittu, Nigeria - Unintended Pregnancy Stigmatization and Neonatal Outcome Among Adolescent Women in South-West, Nigeria.

Robina Momanyi, Kenya - Feasibility of implementing a task-shared tobacco cessation intervention program at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya.

Rodgers Charles Kabugo, Uganda - Improving R21/Matrix-M Malaria Vaccine Acceptance -Understanding Socio-Demographic Barriers Among Caregivers in Malaria-Endemic region of Lango, Uganda.

Ronald Nkonge, Uganda - Evaluating Infectious Disease Risk Among Biobank Workers Handling Pathogen Samples in Kampala, Uganda.

Ronald Okare, Uganda - Factors associated with uptake of R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine among children under two years in Soroti City, Uganda.

Ronke Arogbonlo Dada, Nigeria - Exploring Women Traders' Perceptions on the Distribution of Malaria Vaccine for Children in Fct and Akwa Ibom State Markets.

Rosha Kumar, Malaysia - Sentiment Analysis of Public Responses During Mosquito- Borne Disease Outbreaks in Malaysia Using Generative AI and NLP.

Saeed Jabactey Abdullah, Ghana - Impact of Armed Conflicts on the Utilisation of Antenatal Care Services in Bawku District, Ghana.

Saidi Ntambi, Uganda - Equitable Access to Innovative Therapies: Addressing the Socioeconomic Barriers in Combatting Neglected Tropical Diseases.

Saitoti Timoth, Tanzania - Assessing Preferred Access Points for HIV Self-Testing Kits Among Young Adults in Informal Urban Settlements of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Salisu Muhammed Ladan, Nigeria - Integrating Digital Health Tools to Improve Intermittent Preventive Treatment of Malaria in Pregnancy Uptake: A Mixed-Methods Study in Northern Nigeria.

Samuel Wafula, Kenya - Epidemiology and Snakebite Envenomation Disease Burden in Selected Areas of Kenya - A step towards attainment of Universal Health Coverage in Kenya.

Sanskriti Chapagain, Nepal - Assessment of Cardiovascular Health Risk Factors among prisoners in Sidharthanagar Prison, Rupandehi District: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study.

Saudat Habib, Nigeria - Strengthening Capacity of Healthcare Workers in Early Detection and Management of Snake Venom Ophthalmia in North Western Nigeria.

Selemani Ngwira, Malawi - Assessing the effectiveness of single-dose Oral Cholera Vaccine during the 2024-2025 cholera outbreak in Balaka and Machinga.

Senait Beshah, Ethiopia - Cost-Effectiveness analysis of Malaria intervention in South West Ethiopia, Ethiopia.

Shadia Majid Abubakary, Tanzania - Oral Manifestation of HIV Among Children Receiving HAART as Per Newly Implemented Treatment Guideline in Tanzania.

Shivan Nuwasiima, Uganda - Uptake of the malaria vaccine one year after roll out and associated factors among caregivers in Mayuge district, Eastern Uganda.

Simon Tawich, Kenya - Formulation and optimization of trypanosome changed Induced Host-odors as Novel Attractant Blend for Infected Tsetse Flies to Combat Animal Trypanosom.

Sisasenkosi Charlotte Tshuma, Zimbabwe - Enhancing PrEP Access for Young Black Men who have Sex with Men in Bulawayo Province, Zimbabwe: A Model-Based Approach.

Solomon Assefa, Ethiopia - Exploring barriers, facilitators, and strategies for integrating malaria rapid diagnostic tests into community pharmacies in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Solomon Tibebu Melkie, Ethiopia - Community Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions of Dengue Fever in Eastern Ethiopia: Implications for Prevention and Control Strategies.

Steven Takwi, Nigeria - The Impact of HIV Status Disclosure on Mental Health and Viral Suppression Among Clients in Care in Some Selected States in North-West Nigeria.

Sulymon Saka, Nigeria - Prevalence and Audiological Profile of Sensorineural Hearing Loss in Lassa Fever Survivors.

Sushila Paudel, Nepal - Priority Setting Partnership for Acute Pneumonia in Nepal.

Tawakalitu Abolayo, Nigeria - Mapping of Status and Conditions of Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in Selected Primary Schools in Ifedayo and Ila LG Area of Osun State, Nigeria.

Tenaw Baye Tarekegn, Ethiopia - Mapping tuberculosis hotspots and evaluating the economic impact of spatially targeted interventions in rural Ethiopia.

Terfa Asue, Nigeria - Active Tuberculosis Case Finding by Reverse Contact Tracing Using Child Index Cases Diagnosed at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria.

Terry Watiri Komo, Kenya - Can a Simple Text Message Increase the Uptake of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine? Exploring Digital Interventions in a Rural Area in Kenya.

ThankGod Onuoha, Nigeria - Molecular characterization of Mycobacterium ulcerans in Buruli Ulcer Endemic Region of Amai community in Delta State, Nigeria.

Theodore Chiawa, Nigeria - Primary Preventive Measures and Pattern of Uptake of HPV Vaccines among adolescents in Secondary School in Delta state Nigeria.

Timothy Magaya, Uganda - Community Perception of Non-Guideline Approaches to the Treatment of Tungiasis in Buyende District.

Tiringo Kebede Simegne, Ethiopia - Assessing the social impact of Leprosy, Lymphatic Filariasis, and Podoconiosis on affected households in endemic districts of Amhara region, Ethiopia.

Uma D. C., Nepal - Post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and resilience among adolescents in earthquake-affected districts of Nepal: A cross-sectional study.

Wamala Nicholas Kisaakye, Uganda - Effectiveness of teacher-led Tuberculosis Screening and Contact Tracing among primary school students in 3 high-burden Districts in West Nile.

Wandera Uthmaan Muluga, Uganda - What are the perceived benefits and risks among Ugandan healthcare providers, PrEP users, and PLHIV about using LAI-ART?

Wilson Anyanebechi, Nigeria - Entomological survey of blackfly and onchocerciasis in Anambra state, Nigeria.

Yankho Chapeta-Nyirongo, Malawi - Ecological factors that influence the distribution and abundance of schistosomiasis vector snails along the northern region shores of Lake Malawi.

Yeshinat Lakew, Ethiopia - Effect of education interventions on improve malaria knowledge and insecticide-treated nets utilization for malaria prevention among pregnant women.

Yeweynshet Tesera Tewabe, Ethiopia - Traditional Practices and Health-Seeking Behavior of Snakebite Victims in Dasenech Wereda, South Omo, Ethiopia.

Yordanos Tegene Garedew, Ethiopia - A Gender and Social Inclusion Analysis of Neglected Tropical Disease Prevention and Treatment Programs and Policies in Ethiopia.

Yusuf Mu'azu, Nigeria - Achieving Sustainable Health Through Health Communication Messaging on Lassa Fever in Ondo State, Nigeria.

Yusuff Olasunkanmi, Nigeria - Pattern and Factors Associated with Cervical Cancer Screening Uptake among Female Sex Workers in FCT Abuja, Nigeria.

Yvonne Afua Sika Adjei, Ghana - Effect of non-communicable diseases on treatment adherence, quality of life, and healthcare utilisation among people living with HIV in Ghana.

Zeleke Gebru, Ethiopia - Addressing the Hidden Burden: Co-Designing Support Strategies for Family Caregivers of People Affected by Neglected Tropical Diseases in Ethiopia.