Mrs. Shobna Sawry

Shobna Sawry is a South African clinician-researcher whose work centres on infectious diseases, maternal and child health, and vaccine science. Affiliated with leading academic and public health institutions in South Africa, she contributes to research that informs national policy on HIV prevention, immunisation strategies, and maternal–neonatal outcomes, particularly in resource-limited settings.

Her publications highlight expertise in maternal immunisation, obstetric and neonatal surveillance, HIV treatment outcomes, and COVID-19 vaccine safety and immunogenicity. She has examined antiretroviral-related weight changes, PrEP safety in pregnancy, virtual HIV care models, and household transmission dynamics, demonstrating strength in clinical epidemiology, pharmacovigilance, and implementation research.

Sawry’s work reflects a strong focus on translating trial and surveillance data into practice, including evaluation of vaccine safety frameworks and booster strategies in populations with high HIV prevalence. Her contributions advance understanding of vaccine performance, maternal health risks, and integrated approaches to infectious disease prevention in sub-Saharan Africa.