Dr. Masangu Mulongo

Masangu Mulongo is a public health researcher focused on cervical cancer prevention and sexual and reproductive health in high HIV-burden settings, particularly in South Africa. His work centers on improving screening, treatment, and policy frameworks for women living with HIV, with strong engagement in public-sector health systems and implementation research.

His publications span randomized controlled trials, model-based analyses, and qualitative studies. Notable contributions include evidence supporting cryotherapy for low-grade cervical lesions in HIV-infected women, evaluations of HPV vaccination in preventing lesion recurrence, and analyses of screening cascades to identify care gaps. He has also advanced cost-effectiveness research on cytology tools and service delivery innovations to enhance specimen quality and early detection.

Beyond clinical interventions, his research addresses structural and economic barriers to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services, including women’s out-of-pocket costs and provider perspectives on contraceptive care. Collectively, this body of work reflects expertise in implementation science, health systems strengthening, and policy-oriented research aimed at reducing cervical cancer burden in resource-constrained contexts.