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His research focuses on invasive bacterial pathogens, such as Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii , and Group B Streptococcus , as well as viral infections, with a particular focus on respiratory pathogen surveillance, including Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Influenza, and SARS-CoV-2. He is passionate about developing therapeutic strategies to reduce childhood morbidity and mortality, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), and advancing public health strategies through data-driven prevention and treatment interventions. Musawenkosi is a Clinical Pharmacologist and holds a BSc (Hons) and MSc in Clinical Pharmacology from the University of Pretoria. He is an active member of the South African Society for Basic and Clinical Pharmacology (SASBCP) and the Toxicological Society of South Africa (TOXSA). His master's research focused on the risk of prescribing cascades, polypharmacy and drug duplication among comorbid patients – a vulnerable population to irrational prescribing. His background spans both clinical and research components, with a focus on regulatory affairs, project management, drug development and the optimisation of pharmacotherapy in vulnerable populations, particularly children and individuals living with comorbidities. His previous roles have included research coordinator at Wits VIDA, researcher for the Steve Biko Academic Hospital (SBAH) Pharmaceuticals and Therapeutics Committee and regulatory affairs officer at Adcock Ingram. He has extensive experience in observational studies, including analyses of prescribing patterns, and both passive and active surveillance of childhood morbidity and mortality across multiple sentinel sites. He has coordinated and supported the nationwide COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Eswatini and contributed to vaccine effectiveness studies in both Eswatini and South Africa, utilising a diverse range of clinical, epidemiological, and laboratory-based research techniques. His work has encompassed COVID-19 surveillance across maternity, paediatric, and adult populations, with a focus on vaccine-related adverse event monitoring and directly reporting to the Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB). Additionally, he has contributed to multi-platform community engagement campaigns (including mobile activations, social and traditional media) to combat vaccine hesitancy and promote vaccine uptake during the COVID-19 pandemic. 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margin_bottom="15px" text_color="#45565d" style_type="none" animation_direction="left" animation_speed="0.3"] About [/fusion_title][fusion_text columns="" column_min_width="" column_spacing="" rule_style="" rule_size="" rule_color="" hue="" saturation="" lightness="" alpha="" content_alignment_medium="" content_alignment_small="" content_alignment="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" sticky_display="normal,sticky" class="" id="" margin_top="" margin_right="" margin_bottom="" margin_left="" fusion_font_family_text_font="" fusion_font_variant_text_font="" font_size="" line_height="" letter_spacing="" text_transform="" text_color="" animation_type="" animation_direction="left" animation_color="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_delay="0" animation_offset="" logics=""] Dr. Monare Thulo is a medical doctor and researcher with a robust background in biochemistry and structural biology. He is currently a Project Manager/Post-Doctorate Researcher at Wits Health Consortium, Wits Vaccine and Infectious Disease Analytics Units (Wits VIDA), a role he began in January 2025, where he leads the adult antimicrobial resistance surveillance project with particular focus on ESKAPE pathogens. Previously, he served as an Intern Medical Officer at Sebokeng Hospital from January to December 2024. Dr. Thulo's research experience includes a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Protein Structure-Function Research Unit, University of the Witwatersrand (2019-2023), and a Research Scientist position at Buboo Bioinnovations (2020-2021). He also held roles as Chief Invigilator at the University of the Witwatersrand (2017-2018) and Research Assistant at the National University of Lesotho (2014). Academically, Dr. Thulo holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBCH) (2020-2023) and a PhD in Medical Biochemistry & Structural Biology (2014-2019) from the University of the Witwatersrand. 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In child health research, immunological defense and nutritional status cannot be separated. Our observational studies examine how the nutritional "dual burden" impacts infant response to infections and vaccine uptake in resource-limited settings.Addressing childhood morbidity requires looking beyond single-disease endpoints to understand how systemic nutritional gaps compound clinical vulnerability. Integrating nutritional science with vaccination strategies remains a core priority for our clinical teams.Read our research briefs exploring the intersection of diet, immunity, and public health outcomes by visiting wits-vida.org/blog/investigating-south-africas-vitamin-a-dual-burden/#WorldFoodDay #ChildNutrition #Immunity #PublicHealth #WitsVIDA ...

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Calling all medical professionals and aspiring researchers! 📢🔬Join us at the 44th IMASA Convention in Johannesburg for an incredible session with Prof Ziyaad Dangor, Clinical Research Director at Wits VIDA. If you’ve ever wondered how to take the leap and start “Getting Involved in Research,” this is the talk for you!🗓️ Date: 12 September 2026⏰ Time: 11:00 - 11:30📍 Venue: Qurtuba Convention Centre & ResortDon’t miss this chance to expand your horizons and network with fellow medical professionals! 🩺✨#IMASAConvention #MedicalResearch #WitsVIDA #HealthcareSouthAfrica MedicalNetworking JohannesburgEvents ClinicalResearch ...

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Exciting breakthrough for global child health and public immunization programs! 🌍💉A new study led by the Wits Vaccines and Infectious Diseases Analytics Research Unit (Wits VIDA) has provided groundbreaking evidence that a reduced-dose "1+1" vaccination schedule for the PCV13 vaccine sustains strong immune protection in children through five years of age. This is the first trial to evaluate long-term antibody persistence up to age five under a reduced-dose regimen. The findings show that a single infant priming dose combined with a timely booster offers protection comparable to the standard, multi-dose series.Why this matters for global health:👉 Lasting Protection: Children maintain robust immunity throughout early childhood.👉 Cost & Resource Efficiency: Fewer primary doses mean lower procurement and administration costs, easing the pressure on busy routine immunization schedules.👉 Future Sustainability: Savings can help low- and middle-income countries create fiscal space to introduce newer, broader-coverage vaccines.This research successfully addresses a critical global data gap previously highlighted by the World Health Organization. Read the full article to explore how this study could reshape future immunization strategies: wits-vida.org/press-release/reduced-dose-pcv13-vaccination-schedule-protection-lasting-through-ch...#GlobalHealth #PublicHealth #VaccineResearch #WitsVIDA #ChildHealth #Immunization Wits Health Sciences ...

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Empowered, informed and ready to stay safe! 💪Today, the ladies of Wits VIDA took part in a Self-Defence & Pre-Defence Seminar, hosted by the incredible Sensei Zoe Jagger-Hinis.The session gave us practical tools and knowledge to help us stay safe, including:✨ Understanding awareness and prevention✨ Primary self-defence principles✨ Core physical self-defence techniques✨ Building confidence in responding to potentially unsafe situationsIt was a valuable reminder that self-defence starts before a physical confrontation - with awareness, preparedness, confidence and knowing how to respond.Thank you, Sensei Zoe, for an engaging and empowering session! And well done to all our VIDA ladies for getting involved. 💜Knowledge is power. Awareness is protection. Confidence is strength.🥋✨Goju-Ryu Karate Centre#WomensMonth #WomenEmpowerment #StaffWellness #SafetyAwareness #EmpoweredWomen ...

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Every child’s life matters. 💙Through research, data and AI, CHAMPS is helping uncover why children die, and how we can prevent future deaths.go.communications.gatesfoundation.org/webmail/701613/1966856139/b5de1c710985b52aa615c1662c9b90991...#CHAMPS #ChildHealth #GlobalHealth #HealthResearch ...

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Researchers from the Wits Vaccines and Infectious Diseases Analytics (Wits VIDA) Research Unit have played a leading role in advancing the development of a maternal vaccine against Group B Streptococcus (GBS), a major cause of life-threatening infections in newborns worldwide.Read More: ow.ly/uh2450Zu6GC#WitsForGood #WitsResearch #ResearchForGood Wits RHI ...

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As June comes to a close, we reflect on a month dedicated to showcasing the people, partnerships, research, and evidence that contribute to better public health outcomes.Throughout the month, we explored the importance of environmental health, recognized the value of future scientific leaders, highlighted community engagement efforts, and demonstrated how data and collaboration help drive impactful research.Thank you to our teams, partners, communities, and supporters who continue to contribute to this work.We look forward to sharing more stories, research insights, and impact in the months ahead.#monthinreview #witsvida #ResearchImpact #PublicHealth #ScientificResearch #CommunityEngagement #ResearchExcellence #GlobalHealth #HealthInnovation #ScienceForHealth ...

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Collaboration is essential for advancing scientific discovery and improving health outcomes.Partnerships bring together expertise, resources, perspectives, and shared goals that strengthen the quality and reach of research. By working across institutions, sectors, and countries, researchers can address complex health challenges more effectively and create lasting impact.At Wits VIDA, we value the partnerships that help drive innovation, expand research capacity, and contribute to evidence-based solutions for public health challenges across Africa.Together, we can achieve more than any one organization can alone.#partnerships #witsvida #ResearchCollaboration #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth #ScientificResearch #HealthInnovation #ResearchImpact #StrongerTogether #AfricanResearch ...

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Meaningful research begins with meaningful relationships.Community engagement plays a vital role in ensuring that research remains relevant, ethical, and responsive to the needs of the people it aims to serve. By working closely with communities, researchers can build trust, improve participation, and create opportunities for shared learning.At Wits VIDA, community partnerships help strengthen the quality and impact of our research while ensuring that scientific progress remains connected to real-world experiences and health priorities.Strong communities and strong research go hand in hand.#CommunityEngagement #witsvida #PublicHealth #ResearchImpact #CommunityPartnerships #HealthResearch #ScientificResearch #BuildingTrust #researchforcommunities #HealthEquity ...

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