Prof Mphelekedzeni Mangwane-Mulaudzi

Mphelekedzeni Mangwane-Mulaudzi is a clinician-researcher focused on child health and developmental disabilities, with strong engagement in global health initiatives. Affiliated with academic and public health institutions in South Africa, the work contributes to international collaborations aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in advancing disability-inclusive early childhood development.

Research centers on the global burden of developmental disabilities, including epilepsy, intellectual disability, and sensory impairments, with major contributions to Global Burden of Disease analyses published in leading journals. This scholarship highlights disparities affecting children in low- and middle-income countries and advocates for improved monitoring, funding, and policy responses for children with disabilities.

Additional work spans validation of international developmental screening tools, health systems performance in Integrated Management of Childhood Illness, and genetic studies of rare pediatric syndromes. Across these areas, a consistent strength lies in linking epidemiological evidence, clinical insight, and policy relevance to improve outcomes for vulnerable children.