Dr. Tamara Jaye

Tamara Jaye is a clinician-researcher whose work spans paediatric infectious diseases, neurodevelopment, and allergy. Her recent scholarship focuses on the long-term consequences of invasive Group B Streptococcus disease in children across low- and middle-income countries, contributing to multicountry cohort studies published in leading global health and infectious disease journals.

Her research examines neurodevelopmental impairment, emotional-behavioural outcomes, growth, healthcare utilisation, and economic burden among survivors of early-life infections. Through matched cohort designs and culturally adapted assessments, she highlights the enduring health and social impact of neonatal infections and the need for sustained follow-up and preventive strategies.

Earlier work reflects expertise in allergy and immunology, including immunotherapy guidance, hypersensitivity testing, ADHD awareness in educational settings, and paediatric transplant-related COVID-19 presentations. This breadth demonstrates a strong clinical foundation combined with a commitment to improving child health outcomes in South Africa and other resource-constrained settings.