Dr. Halima Said

Halima Said is a researcher in infectious diseases and medical microbiology, with a strong focus on tuberculosis in high-burden settings, particularly in Southern and Eastern Africa. Her work integrates molecular epidemiology and public health to better understand transmission dynamics, drug resistance, and diagnostic challenges associated with Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Her publications highlight expertise in whole-genome sequencing, genotypic clustering, and drug susceptibility testing, contributing to improved surveillance of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis. She has examined transmission in complex environments such as correctional facilities and community hotspots, and explored links between bacterial genetics, clinical outcomes, and sociodeomographic risk factors.

Said’s research advances practical diagnostic and transport methods suited to resource-limited settings, while also addressing zoonotic and cross-species transmission. Her contributions support more targeted TB control strategies by combining laboratory innovation with epidemiological insight, strengthening responses to persistent and evolving TB burdens.