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Blandina Mmbaga

Adjunct Professor of Global Health
Duke Global Health Institute

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Adjunct Professor of Global Health · 2024 - Present Duke Global Health Institute, University Institutes and Centers

Recent Publications


Participatory simulation training design: The MAMA interprofessional team-training program for obstetric care of pregnant individuals living with HIV in Tanzania

Journal Article Evaluation and Program Planning · June 1, 2025 Introduction: Stigma towards women living with HIV (WLHIV) during childbirth can lead to suboptimal care and clinical outcomes. In this paper we describe the design of MAMA, a simulation team-training curriculum for labor and delivery (L&D) providers to re ... Full text Cite

Acute coronary syndrome prevalence and outcomes in a Tanzanian emergency department: Results from a prospective surveillance study.

Journal Article Afr J Emerg Med · March 2025 BACKGROUND: Preliminary data suggests that the burden of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is high in Tanzania. After efforts to improve ACS care, we sought to describe ACS diagnosis rates, care processes, and outcomes in a Tanzanian Emergency Department (ED). ... Full text Link to item Cite

Seroprevalence and risk factors for Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus exposure among febrile patients in northern Tanzania.

Journal Article Trop Med Int Health · March 2025 BACKGROUND: Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever is a tick-borne zoonotic disease that may be severe and is present in many African countries. We aimed to understand the seroprevalence and risk for Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus in Tanzania by testing ar ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Tailoring treatment targets for early autism intervention in Africa

ResearchCollaborator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2019 - 2023

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Education, Training & Certifications


Nizhny Novgorod State Medical Academy (Russia) · 2001 M.D.