Miss Mulalo Mashamba

Mulalo Mashamba is a public health researcher whose work focuses on infectious disease epidemiology and vaccine uptake in South Africa and other low- and middle-income settings. The research portfolio reflects strong engagement with implementation science, health behavior frameworks, and spatial epidemiology, with publications in journals such as Vaccine, Vaccine: X, and Tropical Medicine and International Health.

Recent studies center on influenza vaccine uptake, including qualitative research in Johannesburg applying the WHO SAGE 3C model to examine confidence, complacency, and convenience. A complementary scoping review synthesizes evidence on determinants and interventions across low- and middle-income countries, highlighting the role of perceptions, healthcare worker recommendations, and integrated delivery strategies in improving vaccination acceptance.

Earlier work on multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in Mpumalanga employed spatial analysis to identify geographic clustering and inform targeted prevention strategies. Together, these publications demonstrate strengths in mixed-methods research, evidence synthesis, and geospatial analysis. This assessment is based on a limited set of currently available publications.