Start Year: 2013 | Frequency: Quarterly
ISSN: 2520-3134
DOI: 10.21522/TIJPH.2013
About Public Health
Texila International Journal of Public Health (TIJPH) is an open-access Journal that publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed articles addressing critical health issues and effective practices in the healthcare sector. With a global reach, the journal provides a platform for researchers worldwide to contribute their work in public health. It also aims to raise awareness about infectious and contagious diseases that impact communities, fostering knowledge-sharing and promoting better health practices.
Journal Metrics
Journal Views
270237
Published Articles: 1,747
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Journal Metrics: Texila International Journal of Public Health
| Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Journal Views (as of 2025) | 270237 |
| Total Articles Published | 1,747 |
| Articles Published in 2025 | 311 |
| Submission to First Decision | 10 days (initial editorial screening from the date of submission) |
| Submission to Acceptance | 30–45 days (depending on peer-review process and manuscript quality) |
| Average Review Rounds | 2 |
| Acceptance Rate | 30% |
| Acceptance to Publication | 15–25 days (includes copyediting, typesetting, and DOI assignment) |
| Time to Publication | 60–90 days (submission to online publication) |
| Publication Schedule | Quarterly (Issue Months: March, June, September, December) |
Aims & Scope
Texila International Journal of Public Health (TIJPH) publishes Original Research, Review Articles, and Case Studies that address a broad spectrum of public health issues and highlight effective practices for improving community welfare. Established in 2013 and published quarterly, the journal provides a forum for advancing knowledge in epidemiology, disease prevention, health promotion, and healthcare delivery. It seeks to encourage interdisciplinary research that connects medical, social, environmental, and policy perspectives to tackle health challenges at local, national, and global levels.
The journal places special emphasis on the transmission, prevention, and control of infectious and communicable diseases, while also addressing the growing burden of non-communicable diseases. TIJPH aims to support evidence-based policymaking, innovative health interventions, and the development of sustainable healthcare systems. By providing a platform for public health practitioners, researchers, and policymakers, the journal fosters global collaboration, shares best practices, and contributes to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in health.
Topics Covered by TIJPH
TIJPH welcomes manuscripts in the following areas of public health:
- Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance
- Infectious and Communicable Diseases
- Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs)
- Health Promotion and Education
- Maternal and Child Health
- Environmental and Occupational Health
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Global Health and Health Policy
- Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences
- Health Systems, Management, and Policy
- Community Health Interventions
- Public Health Ethics and Equity
- Preventive Medicine and Vaccination Programs
- Emerging Health Threats and Pandemic Preparedness
- Health Technology and Innovation
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Public Health
Call for Papers
Texila International Journal of Public Health
Authors cordially invited to submit papers for the upcoming edition Volume 14 Issue 2, June 2026.
Submission Deadline:
30th APR 2026
Issue Publication:
30th JUN 2026
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Editorial Board
Dr. T. Selvankumar
Editor-in-Chief, Texila International Journal of Public Health
Affiliation/Institution: Professor & Head, Research Department of Biotechnology, Mahendra Arts & Science College (Autonomous), Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India
Country: India
Researcher Links: [ORCID] [Google Scholar] [ResearchGate] [SCOPUS]
Dr. T. Selvankumar, Professor & Head, Research Department of Biotechnology, Mahendra Arts & Science College, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu. He has 25 years of teaching and research experience and specializes in Microbiology, Drug design, Nanotechnology, Biosensors, and Bioremediation technology. For his credits, he was honored with several awards including the Best Teacher Award (2019) and the Best Researcher Award (2022) from Periyar University. He also serves as an Adjunct Faculty and co-guide for research scholars and PG students at Texila American University, Guyana, South America. He has published 130 research articles in National and International Journals with >430 cumulative impact factors and 6 Book chapters. He is a research collaborator with the Department of Environmental Resources, Chonkbuk National University, South Korea, and the Department of Environmental Engineering, Kyungpook National University, Buk-gu, South Korea, and a research consultant for several Agro-industries. He has submitted 48 microbial nucleotide sequence data banks submitted in NCBI. He served as Guest Editor (Special Issue) of Chemical Physics Impact, Elsevier Publisher and Editorial Board Member of “Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology”, Elsevier, Scientific Committee and Editorial Board member of Medical and Biological Sciences, World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, The Journal of General and Molecular Virology (JGMV), World Journal of Medicine and Medical Science, Asia Pacific International Journal of Engineering Science, etc. He is a member of the “Indian Climate Change Research Network (ICRN)”, “Food Security Information Network (FSIN)”, Member of the International Association of Researchers in the Journal of Natural Substances, and a reviewer of the Journal of Materials Cycles and Waste Management, Annals of Microbiology and Current Microbiology (Springer). He has conducted research projects from UGC, DST-FIST, DBT, MSME and TNSCST.
Professor Dr. Roy Rillera Marzo
Editor, Texila International Journal of Public Health
Affiliation/Institution: Faculty of Humanities and Health Sciences, Curtin University Malaysia
Country: Malaysia
Researcher Links: [ORCID] [Google Scholar] [Scopus] [LinkedIn]
Dr. Roy Rillera Marzo currently serves as Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Health Sciences and as the Associate Dean of Research and Development at Curtin University, Malaysia. Prior to this, he held the position of Department Chair/Head of Public Health and Head of Research at Management and Science University. His past roles also include Deputy Dean, Chairman of Medical Research and Ethics, and Program Head of the Master in Healthcare Management at Asia Metropolitan University, Malaysia. As an award-winning researcher renowned internationally for his excellence and innovation, Prof. Roy is a member of the editorial board of several international journals. He has published over 100 original research works and books in high-impact journals, covering a wide array of subjects such as epidemiology, health promotion, research methodology, communicable and non-communicable diseases, environmental health, nutrition, aging, quality of life, social and behavioral health, and healthcare management.
Prof. Roy also serves as the Vice-President of the International Association on Public Health, which focuses on empowering Public Health professionals worldwide. He is the CEO and Founder of the World Catalysts Research Network (WCRN), a globally recognized center that delivers cutting-edge research solutions. His contributions have significantly advanced rigorous and reproducible research in the fields of data, social, and health sciences. He is an executive board member of Fight Cancer Global (USA) and the International Coordinator for Education Against Tobacco in Southeast Asia. His recent research, encompassing mental health and quality of life during the COVID-19 pandemic, involved studies across 45 countries. Holding a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Doctor of Medicine from Saint Louis University, Philippines, Prof. Roy completed his Master of Public Health at the same institution, graduating Magna Cum Laude. He also earned a Commonwealth Executive Master in Business Administration in Malaysia, receiving the Outstanding Post-Graduate Thesis Award, and holds Post Graduate Certificates in Teaching Methodology in Malaysia and Distance Education from the University of the Philippines. As a dedicated mentor, he has supervised students from undergraduate to Ph.D. levels and has been repeatedly honored as the Best Research Supervisor.
Research Metrics: H: index: 33; Citations: 11,571
Number of Articles Published: 300+
Number of Articles Reviewed: 400+
Research Interests:
Epidemiology, Health Promotion, Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases, Environmental Health, Sustainable Development Goals, Health and Social Services, Nutrition, Ageing and Quality of Life, Social and Behavioral Health, Healthcare Management, Strategic Management, Health Services Management
Dr. Notion Gombe
Editor, Texila International Journal of Public Health
Country: Zimbabwe
Affiliation/Institution: Regional Technical Coordinator for southern Africa at the African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)
Researcher Link: [ORCID]
Dr. Notion Gombe is a seasoned Field Epidemiologist with nearly two decades of transformative public health experience across the Southern Africa region. Holding a master’s degree in Public Health from the University of Zimbabwe and a PhD (Public Health) from the Central University of Nicaragua, Notion blends academic excellence with hands-on expertise in program design, implementation, and evaluation, surveillance system evaluation, outbreak investigation and response. Currently, he serves as the Regional Technical Coordinator for southern Africa at the African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET), where he leads regional operations and provides vital technical support to country teams.
A committed mentor, Notion has guided over 150 postgraduate students, including two recipients of the prestigious William Foege Award for outstanding presentations at the Epidemic Intelligence Service
conferences in the United States of America. An advocate for public health initiatives, Notion actively engages with governments and international partners, championing the implementation of critical health resolutions. His contributions to the field are underscored by his role in achieving the accreditation of the Zimbabwe Field Epidemiology Training Program and the Namibia Field Epidemiology Training Program by the Global Accrediting Body. With 139 publications in esteemed peer-reviewed journals, Notion has addressed pressing public health issues, including HIV/AIDS, COVID-19, communicable and non-communicable diseases. He has participated at several scientific conferences, serving as a presenter, moderator, and chairman. Notion’s commitment to advancing public health is matched only by his passion for building the next generation of epidemiologists.
Research Interest: Public health systems strengthening, Field epidemiology, Communicable and non-communicable diseases, passionate about translating science into policy and practice to advance health equity and resilience in underserved communities
Membership: Zimbabwe Field Epidemiology Training Programme Alumni Association, Regional Technical Advisory Committee (ReTAC) member– Southern Africa RCC
Number of articles published: 139
Number of articles reviewed: >100
Dr BODZEWAN Emmanuel FONYUY
Editor, Texila International Journal of Public Health
Institution: Pinnacle University Institute of Health and Technology-Bamenda, Cameroon
Country: Cameroon
Highly motivated Public Health Expert/Consultant, with over fourteen years of professional experience and competence in the domain of Operational Research, Human Resource Capacity Building; Health Systems Strengthening; Prevention of Neglected Tropical Diseases ; Public Health Consultancies, Project Management, with inherent objective to promote better quality health standards among individuals, families and communities ; prevent diseases burden, alleviate suffering and instill a hopeful society. Talented, with good interpersonal and communication skills, innovative and conscientious, able to work promptly and deliver results both in the office and in the field, able to manage stress. Possess good mastery in the management of under-privileged health challenges in the tropics.
Research Interest: Public Health
Membership: Member of the International Federation of Public Health, TAU PAC Committee Member.
Number of Articles Published: 26 Articles
Number of Articles Reviewed: 20 Articles.
Professor (Dr.) Neeraj Bedi
Peer Reviewer, Texila International Journal of Public Health
Affiliation/Institution: Professor and Head, Community Medicine, Rama Medical College, Rama University, Hapur, UP.
Country: India
Researcher Links: [ORCID] [Google Scholar] [LinkedIn]
Prof. Dr. Neeraj Bedi is a highly qualified and experienced Public Health/Community Medicine professional. He has obtained Doctorate in Community Medicine (MD) from India and Master’s in Public Health (MPH) from MMU, (UK). MBA (Healthcare and Hospital Management). Awarded ‘International Fellowship’ on Leadership and Management in Health Service Management, by Australasian College of Health Service Management, Australia.(2024). World Health Organization (WHO) fellowships in ‘Hospital Administration’ and ‘Management of Malaria Field Operations” Healthcare Quality Certifications in Public Health domain. (2001-2009). His professional achievements include many awards like ‘Jewel of India’, ‘Pride of India’, ‘Healthcare Excellence’, ‘Best Teacher Award’ , and ‘Research Excellence Award’ etc. He is having a vast 32 years of teaching, training, research, and administrative experience in Community Medicine/Public Health.
Areas of Expertise / Research Interests: Epidemiology, Public Health, Quality Management, Patients Safety, Infection Control, Leadership and Management, Healthcare and Hospital Administration, Evidence-based Medicine
Dr. Jitendra Kumar Chaudhary
Peer Reviewer, Texila International Journal of Public Health
Affiliation/Institution: Associate Professor, Department of Animal Genetics & Breeding College of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry, DUVASU, Mathura-281001, U.P.
Country: India
Researcher Links: [ORCID] [Google Scholar] [ResearchGate] [LinkedIn]
Dr. J. K. Chaudhary graduated in Veterinary sciences with his Masters (2012) and Ph.D. (2015) in Biostatistics from the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) in Uttar Pradesh, India. Dr. Chaudhary qualified ICAR-Junior Research Fellowship for Post-Graduate degree and DBT- INSPIRE Fellowship for Ph.D. degree. He started his career as Assistant Professor in College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry at Central Agricultural University in Mizoram, India in 2015 and presently working as Associate Professor in DUVASU, Mathura U.P. India. He managed two extramural research projects and two intramural research projects to date. Dr. Chaudhary guided four Masters of Veterinary Science scholars as a primary advisor and worked as the co-advisor of twenty-five Masters scholars. He has published 80 research articles, 03 books and 23 book chapters. He works in the fields of machine learning, data mining, forecasting, statistical modeling, and economic loss estimation due to livestock diseases. As an expert in these topics, he regularly delivers lectures to the scientists, faculty, and students in the field of statistical methods and applications.
Areas of Expertise / Research Interests: Machine learning, data mining, forecasting, statistical modeling, and economic loss estimation due to livestock disease
Dr. Rahul Diliprao Suryawanshi
Peer Reviewer, Texila International Journal of Public Health
Affiliation/Institution: Sectional Head, Department of Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology, College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Udgir, Maharashtra (under Maharashtra Animal & Fishery Sciences University, Nagpur)
Country: India
Researcher Links: [ORCID] [Google Scholar] [ResearchGate] [LinkedIn]
He is working as Assistant Professor and Head, Dept. of Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Udgir, Maharashtra since last 10 years. He is a recipient of prestigious Indo-US Public Health Research Fellowship Award 2012-13 to work at Pennsylvania State University, USA as a research scholar. The International Federation of Biosafety Associations (IFBA), based in Canada, has qualified him as a Biorisk Management Professional. The Food Safety & Standardisation Authority of India (FSSAI) has certified him as a Food Analyst. Additionally, he has been the recipient of numerous national and international scholarships and honours, such as the Frontline Foundation’s international scholarship award in Texas, USA; the Innovative Young Agriculture Scientist Award at Krishithon 2018; and the Best Teacher Award. He has published 30 full length research papers and 45 abstracts in journals and conferences of national and international repute. He has mentored nine post-graduate (M.V.Sc.) students with success.
Research Interests: Food safety, Veterinary Public Health, Food Safety, Zoonoses, Epidemiology
Number of Articles Published: 30
Number of Articles Reviewed: > 130
Dr Olalekan J. Fagbola
Peer Reviewer, Texila International Journal of Public Health
Affiliation/Institution: Head of Public Health Department/Principal Medical & Health Officer, Princes Town Regional Corporation/Ministry of Rural Development & Local Government, Trinidad.
Country: Trinidad
Dr. Olalekan Fagbola is a medical doctor and public health practitioner whose career has stretched across more than thirty years in the Caribbean, Nigeria and a few international assignments. In 2009, he received the Ministry of Health’s Medical Practitioner Individual of the Year Award, a recognition that meant a great deal to him because he emerged winner from across all Regional Health Authorities. During his years as Primary Care Physician II, two of the facilities under his supervision went on to win national Quality Awards. He holds a PhD in Public Health, a Postgraduate Diploma in Emergency Medicine, an MPH in Public Health and Tropical Medicine, and a Diploma in Clinical Tropical Medicine, along with his first medical degree.
At present he works as the Principal Medical and Health Officer with the Princes Town Regional Corporation, a role that keeps him involved in everyday clinical care as well as the wider community health programmes. Before taking up this post, he spent several years at a Petroleum Company as a Medical Officer, and earlier in his career he served in different capacities within the public health system – among them Acting County Medical Officer of Health and District Medical Officer. He also had a period of work in Sudan with CDC and UNICEF, where he was involved in immunization activities, polio-eradication efforts and general disease-surveillance support.
His research interests centre on infectious diseases, immunization, herbal and alternative therapies, and patterns of health behaviour. Some of his recent studies, especially those related to COVID-19, have been published in international journals and discussed in regional media.
Areas of Expertise / Research Interests: Public Health & Tropical Medicine
Dr. Nazleen Shakir Mala Ahmed
Peer Reviewer, Texila International Journal of Public Health
Affiliation/Institution:
- Lecturer, Hawler Medical University – College of Medicine, Department of Community Medicine and Family Medicine, Erbil, Iraq
- Lecturer, University of Kurdistan-Hewler – School of Medicine, Erbil, Iraq
- Senior Family Physician, Galyawa Center of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Erbil, Iraq
Country: Iraq
Researcher Links: [ORCID] [LinkedIn]
Dr. Nazleen Shakir Mala Ahmed is a board-certified Family Physician, Medical Physiologist, and Lecturer at both Hawler Medical University and the University of Kurdistan-Hewler. She serves as Vice President of the Kurdistan Family Physician Association and is a registered Family Physician at the Kurdistan Doctors Syndicate since 2007. She has published 2 peer-reviewed articles and reviewed more than 25 manuscripts as a peer reviewer for Texila International E-Journal of Public Health, where she has been part of the editorial team since 2023.
Areas of Expertise / Research Interests: Public health, women’s health, cardiometabolic health.
Dr. Adam Dawria
Peer Reviewer, Texila International Journal of Public Health
Affiliation/Institution: Assistant Professor, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid university, Saudi Arabia
Country: Saudi Arabia
Researcher Links: [ORCID] [Google Scholar]
Dr. Adam Dawria is an Assistant Professor of Public Health at the College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia. He holds a PhD in Epidemiology from Shendi University and a Master of Medical Science in Public Health from the University of Malaya. His research focuses on communicable diseases, vaccine-preventable illnesses, and outbreak surveillance. Dr. Dawria has served as an international consultant with WHO and CDC, contributing to polio eradication and Ebola response efforts in Africa. He has authored over 30 peer-reviewed publications indexed in ISI and Scopus. His academic contributions include curriculum development for undergraduate and postgraduate public health programs. He leads quality assurance initiatives aligned with NCAAA accreditation standards. Dr. Dawria chairs the Measurement and Evaluation Committee and contributes to institutional benchmarking and performance analysis. He actively mentors students in epidemiological methods and scientific writing. His work integrates evidence-based practice with community health promotion. He is committed to advancing global health equity through research, education, and policy engagement.
Mr. Forkpah Pewee
Peer Reviewer, Texila International Journal of Public Health
Affiliation/Institution: Full-time Instructor, University of Liberia
Country: Liberia
Researcher Links: [ORCID] [ResearchGate] [LinkedIn]
Mr. Forkpah Pewee is a distinguished Liberian public health expert, educator, and author. His contributions to his nation and the public health field include his published books: Public Health Terms Made Easy: A Liberian Guide, Health Science For Elementary Schools in Liberia (now part of the national curriculum for 5th and 6th graders), Health Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables in Liberian Cuisine, and Public Health: What it is in Liberia. He has also published scientific articles such as Phenomenological Approach for the Application of the FOAP Concept of the Vicious Circle of Ill-Health and COVID-19, Food Insecurity and Health in Liberia.
Area of Expertise/Research Interests: Nutrition, environmental health, climate change and health, and public health research (eg, pre-eclampsia, mental health, etc).
Professor Nnodimele Atulomah, BSc., MPH PhD
Editorial Board Member, Texila International Journal of Public Health
Affiliation/Institution: Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria
Country: Nigeria
Researcher Links: [ORCID] [ResearchGate] [Scopus] [LinkedIn]
Professor Nnodimele Atulomah is a Professor of Public Health with over twenty-five years of university teaching experience. He has served as the Dean of the School of Allied Health Sciences at Babcock University, Nigeria. His academic and research contributions include more than 45 peer-reviewed publications in the field of public health. He currently serves as an Academic Editor for PLoS Global Public Health, with an editorial record of 36 published articles and 12 completed reviews. In addition, he has reviewed 11 articles for BMC Public Health. He has supervised and co-supervised several doctoral and Master of Public Health students, contributing significantly to the development of public health education and research.
Areas of Expertise / Research Interests: Subject expert in biostatistics, epidemiology, research methods, and behaviour theories in health promotion.
Professor Dr Ibrahim Farahat Mohamed El Bayoumy
Editorial Board Member, Texila International Journal of Public Health
Affiliation/Institution: Professor of Public Health and community medicine, Tanta Faculty of Medicine, Egypt
Country: Egypt
Researcher Links: [ResearchGate] [LinkedIn]
Professor Dr Ibrahim El-Bayoumy holds bachelor of medicine and surgery (Tanta faculty of medicine-Egypt,1989),then he earned his master degree in public health, preventive and social medicine (Tanta faculty of medicine-Egypt1996),and MD, PhD in public health ,preventive and social medicine 2003 from Tanta faculty of medicine-Egypt and McGill faculty of medicine –Montreal -Canada in division of clinical epidemiology in Royal Victoria hospital through double channel system as scholarship from ministry of education-Egypt. He is Full professor of public health and community medicine in Tanta faculty of medicine-Egypt since November 2016. Now he is working in ministry of health in Kuwait as consultant of Public Health and Preventive Medicine.
Dr El Bayoumy has published many research works in international journals, he is interested in research in epidemiology of infectious diseases like HIV, tuberculosis, brucellosis and infectious hepatitis, he is interested in epidemiology of chronic diseases like diabetes mellitus and its health economics, obesity and cancer and pharmacoepidemiology. He is a reviewer of many national and international journals.
He has obtained post-graduate Master degree is diabetes care and education-Dundee faculty of medicine-Scotland –UK October 2015.
He was invited speaker in many international conferences in China, South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Malysia, Dubai, Paris France and USA.
Dr Paul Olaiya Abiodun
Editorial Board Member, Texila International Journal of Public Health
Affiliation/Institution: National Open University Nigeria
Country: Nigeria
Researcher Links: [Google Scholar] [ResearchGate]
Dr Olaiya Paul Abiodun is a public health professional and epidemiologist with extensive experience in emergency response and health system strengthening. He has over twelve years of professional experience, particularly in case investigation and contact tracing. Dr. Abiodun significantly flattened the COVID-19 curve in Nigeria by coordinating efforts to transport COVID-19 samples and implementing technology to track future pandemics . He has worked across various regions in Africa and aims to improve maternal health and promote health insurance in Nigeria . Additionally, he holds multiple degrees, including a Ph.D. and an MBA, with over 70 scientific publications and is currently a Technical Officer at the World Health Organization (WHO). He is a Visiting Prof, and co-authored two books.
Olaiya Paul Abiodun is an experienced epidemiologist and public health professional with over 12 years in the field. He currently serves as a Technical Officer at the World Health Organization. His expertise includes case investigation, contact tracing, and emergency response, particularly demonstrated during the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria. Dr. Abiodun holds multiple advanced degrees and has worked across various African regions, focusing on improving maternal health and promoting health insurance.
Research Interest: Public Health, Multidisciplinary medicine and Research
Number of articles published: 80
Number of articles reviewed: 14
Dr. Vidyarani Mohankumar
Editorial Board Member, Texila International Journal of Public Health
Affiliation/Institution: Aravind Medical Research Foundation
Country: India
Researcher Links: [ORCID] [Google Scholar] [ResearchGate] [Scopus] [LinkedIn]
She is an experienced Immunobiologist with extensive practical research experience in Immunology, Microbiology, Immunogenetics, Genomics, and Molecular Biology. Her doctoral and postdoctoral research focused on the immunogenetic aspects of tuberculosis and the innate immune response to oncolytic viral vectors. As a Principal Scientist, her research emphasized the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying corneal inflammation. She has also investigated bacterial resistance and persistence mechanisms, microRNA expression profiles, and comparative bacterial genomics.
She has successfully completed several extramural and intramural research projects and has published her findings in reputed peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Prof Janvier Gasana
Editorial Board Member, Texila International Journal of Public Health
Affiliation/Institution: Founder and CEO, Global Applied Prevention Center Inc., in South Florida.
Country: USA
Researcher Links: [Google Scholar] [ResearchGate] [LinkedIn]
Prof. Janvier Gasana, MD, MPH, PhD, Professor / Researcher / Consultant / OSH Capacity Building Expert who is currently Founder and CEO of GAPCI (Global Applied Prevention Center Inc.) in South Florida, USA.
Prof Gasana grew up, studied and practiced medicine in Rwanda. He was the chair of the Dept. of Environmental & Occupational Health (EOH) (for 4 years). He then moved to Chicago where he earned both Master and PhD degrees in EOH at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) School of Public Health (in 7 years).
He joined Florida International University (FIU) in Miami where he was instrumental (as one-man army) in establishing from scratch an EOH Dept (in his 20-year tenure at FIU) and Kuwait University (KU) where he served as the MPH program director and founding chair of the EOH Dept. (in his 8-year tenure at KU).
His research explores the impact of both occupational and environmental settings on health and safety through his occupational safety and health (OSH) workshops in Kuwait, community-based childhood lead poisoning pilot studies in Miami and Kuwait, and asthma trigger studies in Miami and his consulting work with The World Bank and the UK DFID (Department For International Development) in DR Congo (on Mining) and USAID in Haiti (on OSH) and Ethiopia (on Waterborne Diseases).
In his recent consulting work in Qatar through WHO, he put together a syllabus for an Occupational & Environmental Medicine workshop training using the concepts of 1) Training of the Trainers (ToT) that is promoted by US CDC and 2) OSH Education and Training of Underserved Populations of Workers using CHW (Community Health Workers) among other successfully used participatory methods by OSH trainees through a UIC workshop that was co-sponsored by OSHA and NIOSH.
Dr. Ndumiso Tshuma
Editorial Board Member, Texila International Journal of Public Health
Affiliation/Institution: Research Associate (Department of Public Health and Health Systems), University of Limpopo: Polokwane, Limpopo, ZA
Country: South Africa
Researcher Links: [ORCID] [Scopus]
Dr. Ndumiso Tshuma is a seasoned public health professional, researcher, and civil society leader with extensive expertise in HIV, TB, and STI prevention, care, and advocacy. As Director of Best Health Solutions (BHS), he leads innovative, multisectoral initiatives that strengthen health systems, empower communities, and advance evidence-based programming across South Africa.
He serves as Research Sector Leader within SANAC’s Civil Society Forum (CSF) in Mpumalanga, Co-Chair of the Resource Mobilisation Committee in Mpumalanga, and Research Associate with University of Limpopo, where he integrates behavioural insights, implementation science, and community-led approaches into national and provincial strategies. Dr. Tshuma is also a Co-Facilitator of the C20 Science, Research & Innovation Working Group, amplifying South Africa’s voice in global health policy platforms.
Research and Academic Contributions
Publications: Authored and co-authored 100+ peer-reviewed articles, policy briefs, and technical reports, including in high-impact journals such as International Journal of Public Health and Health Promotion International. His research spans community-led monitoring, digital health innovations, men’s health, youth mental health, TB adherence, and behavioural insights for health interventions.
Conference Engagements: Presented at leading platforms, with 300+ abstracts accepted at local and international conferences, in addition to international forums such as ICASA and C20/G20 policy dialogues.
Student Supervision: Supervised and mentored 25 postgraduate students (Master’s and PhD) and over 40 undergraduate students across disciplines including nursing, public health, and behavioural science, building the next generation of African researchers.
Campaigns and Initiatives
Dr. Tshuma’s leadership has shaped transformative programmes such as the 1.1 Million Close the Gap Campaign, the Better Man 4 Tomorrow Initiative, and the Positive Living Convention, all aligned with the NSP 2023–2028 goals. He has also pioneered digital health innovations, including the Thando Chatbot for AYP and key populations, and developed sustainability-focused projects in Agribusiness. A passionate advocate for inclusivity and resilience, he champions capacity-building for civil society organisations, integration of behavioural insights into policy, and the co-creation of community-driven solutions to accelerate progress against HIV, TB, GBV, and broader health system challenges.