MASHA — Modelling & Simulation Hub, Africa, University of Cape Town
Prof Sheetal Silal is a mathematical modeller with significant experience in malaria and other disease modelling. An established researcher with internationally recognised contributions to research and policy and a track record of sustained funding, she currently leads a programme on capacity strengthening.
Interests · MBD modelling, health economics, spatial modelling, knowledge translation
CSDr Chadwick Sikaala
Co-Investigator
Namibia
SADC Elimination 8 Initiative
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Interests · Entomology, public-health engagement, regional advocacy
SWMr Sadiq Wanjala
Co-Investigator
South Africa
Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)
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Interests · Malaria programme technical support, knowledge translation
LAMs Lisa van Aardenne
Co-Investigator
South Africa
Climate System Analysis Group (CSAG), University of Cape Town
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Interests · Climate science & modelling, climate & health, climate datasets
RMProf Rajendra Maharaj
Co-Investigator
South Africa
South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)
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Interests · VBD entomology, vector-control planning & implementation
WLProf Willem Landman
Co-Investigator
South Africa
University of Pretoria
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Interests · Climate modelling, short-term climate forecasting
TMDr Tonderai Mapako
Co-Investigator
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Infectious Disease Modelling Consortium (ZIDMC) · NBSZ
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Interests · Mathematical modelling, infectious-disease modelling
ECProf Emanuel Catumbela
Co-Investigator
Angola
Agostinho Neto University
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Interests · Biostatistics, E8 Research Technical Working Group
Dr Ayubo Kampango
Co-Investigator
Mozambique
Instituto Nacional de Saúde (INS)
Dr Ayubo Kampango is the lead entomologist and senior researcher at Instituto Nacional de Saúde (INS) in Mozambique, and advises technical groups in other countries. His work focuses on vector-borne disease ecology — the impact of global change on transmission, the efficacy of vector-control interventions, and the design of vector-surveillance tools. He leads the Vector Study Unit at INS.
Interests · Vector-borne disease ecology, global change, vector control
Partner organisations supporting the consortium's work.
Dr Neville Swejid
Alliance for Collaboration on Climate & Earth Systems Science (ACCESS), South Africa
Connects the consortium to a wider network of climate scientists across and beyond South Africa.
Dr Busiku Hamainza
National Malaria Control Programme, Zambia
Malaria epidemiologist enabling in-country collaboration, MBD data-sharing and research secondments.
Dr Balthazar Candrinho
National Malaria Control Programme, Mozambique
Brings national malaria-programme leadership through extreme-weather events and facilitates MBD data sharing.
Dr John Chimumbwa
SADC Elimination 8 Initiative
Directs the connection of science to policy through E8 advocacy and regional technical working groups.
