Dr. Nontokozo Ndlovu

Nontokozo Ndlovu is a public health researcher focused on HIV prevention and sexual and reproductive health among adolescent girls and young women in South Africa. Affiliated with leading research institutions in Johannesburg, her work centers on improving access, adherence, and delivery models for biomedical HIV prevention in high-burden settings.

Her scholarship emphasizes adaptive and scalable PrEP adherence strategies, including digital support tools, remote service delivery, and differentiated care models. Through involvement in the PrEP SMART trial and related qualitative studies, she has advanced understanding of how layered interventions, mobile health platforms, and drug-level feedback can support sustained PrEP use among young women.

Ndlovu has also contributed to research on single-dose HPV vaccination impact and implementation of female-controlled HIV prevention technologies such as the dapivirine vaginal ring. Her work reflects strengths in clinical trials, implementation science, and community-centered approaches, shaping evidence-based policies for HIV prevention and resilient health systems.