What do you do with Target Malaria, and what do you enjoy about your work?
I support national-level stakeholder engagement efforts, working closely with government bodies, regulatory authorities, civil society, and cultural institutions, to create a shared understanding of our research and foster trust in the technology. I enjoy the fact that my work sits at the intersection of science, policy, and society. Iit’s incredibly fulfilling to see stakeholders become informed, ask critical questions, and actively shape the path of a project that could transform malaria control.
What motivated you to enter this line of work?
Growing up in a region affected by malaria and later studying economics, policy and M&E, I became aware of the human and economic toll of the disease. I realized that bridging the gap between science and communities through engagement, is just as vital as the technology itself. That realization drove me to work where policy, stakeholders, and science meet.
Who are you inspired by?
I’m inspired by the entire Target Malaria team. The team’s efforts in navigating public health using science, technology and diplomacy has shown the potential of not only controlling malaria but also of eliminating the disease, subsequently impacting millions.
Do you have any advice to other Young Scientists?
Science doesn’t exist in a vacuum. It should engage, respond, and evolve with the society around it. Learn to listen and communicate as much as you learn to innovate.
