In this episode, we dive into the world of outbreak response with two incredible guests from South Africa’s National Institute for Communicable Diseases. Drawing from their wealth of experience on the front lines of investigating and containing infections of public health concern, they share insights into what it really takes to respond swiftly, strategically, and effectively when outbreaks strike.

About our Guests:

Dr Vuyiswa Kumalo is a medical officer in the Outbreak Response Unit of the National Institute for Communicable Diseases. She has over a decade’s experience as a clinician, currently pursuing a specialist physician fellowship in Public Health Medicine. She has extensive experience and expertise in clinical research and community health technical skills, and knowledge. Dr. Saffiya Umar is a medical Officer at the NICD’s Outbreak Response Unit of the National Institute for Communicable Diseases. She graduated from UKZN and has since garnered a wealth of knowledge in community health. She has a special interest in tropical medicine, communicable diseases and public health.

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