INTERSECT
INTERSECT Africa
INTERSECT Africa is a network of researchers working in African countries who have conducted the INTERSECT survey in their country or are potentially interested in doing so. This network provides an opportunity for researchers, clinicians and policy makers to get involved in international collaboration, support with grant applications, and mentoring for career development.
Upcoming Events
Online Kick-off meeting
When: June 2025
Where: Online Teams meeting
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In-person meeting
When: July 2025
Where: Malawi
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In-person conference
When: TBC
Where: City St Georges, University of London
The INTERSECT Africa Network
Malawi
Prof Genesis Chorwe-Sungani
Genesis is an Associate Professor of Perinatal Mental Health and the Executive Dean for the School of Nursing at the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) in Malawi. He is a holder of a PhD from University of the Western Cape in South Africa. He is the founding Member of African Alliance in Maternal Mental Health. He is the Editor in Chief for the Malawi Journal of Nursing and Midwifery. He is the Lead Person or PI for multiple projects including eMAMA at KUHeS, INTERSECT Malawi, the Evidence and Impact Group for the IMNH Community of Practice in Perinatal Mental Health, Generations of Malawi Project & Group Antenatal Care Project.
Malawi
Elizabeth Mwangala
Elizabeth Agnes Mwangala, is a Malawian Professional Nurse: Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing; and Registered Nurse and Midwife at Thyolo District Hospital of the Malawi Ministry of Health (MOH). She is a holder of a Master of Science Degree in Mental Health (Mental Health Nursing) obtained at the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS), Malawi. She is the Co-Investigator for the INTERSECT in Malawi. Her ambitions dwells much on the implementation of Perinatal Mental Health programs for its promotion, and for management of Perinatal Mental Health in Malawi and beyond.
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Kenya
Dr Cox Lwaka Tamba
Cox Lwaka Tamba is an experienced statistics lecturer at Egerton University, Kenya and data analyst, boasting over 15 years of experience in teaching, data analysis and research. With a Ph.D. from Nanjing Agricultural University, he focuses on research and analysis of big data problems. Cox’s work has resulted in development of several R statistical packages and publishing in top scientific journals. Besides his teaching and research work, he is a mentor; mentoring young professionals in his field and in mathematics.
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