Dr. Mandisa Singata-Madliki

Mandisa Singata-Madliki is a South African clinician-researcher in obstetrics and gynaecology whose work centers on improving maternal health outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa. Affiliated with major multicountry trials, she has contributed to influential studies on postpartum hemorrhage and contraceptive safety, linking clinical care, implementation science, and global policy. Her scholarship bridges frontline maternity services and international guideline development.

Her research on postpartum hemorrhage, including the E-MOTIVE initiative and randomized evaluations of early detection tools and treatment bundles, has advanced practical strategies for reducing maternal morbidity and mortality. She emphasizes feasibility, fidelity, and health-system readiness, supporting translation of evidence into national policy and routine practice across diverse low-resource settings.

In contraceptive research, she has played a leading role in analyses from the ECHO and WHICH trials, examining hormonal effects, sexual behavior, mood, and HIV-related outcomes of injectable and long-acting methods. These contributions have informed debates on medical eligibility guidance and method choice, highlighting nuanced biological and behavioral pathways relevant to women’s health and HIV prevention.