Naomi Chi Ndum

Naomi is a final year PhD student studying Epidemiology and Public Health. She holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing science, and a master`s degree in Epidemiology and Public Health. She has over eight years of experience working in different positions as a clinical nurse, academic tutor and research assistant. Naomi has worked on projects related to infectious diseases like childhood diarrhea and malaria, Tuberculosis and Covid-19. Prior to joining Swiss TPH, Naomi worked as a research assistant and then associate clinical research officer with Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aid Foundation (EGPAF).

Naomi`s research focuses on implementation and operational studies aimed at improving disease management at the primary healthcare level, in low- and middle-income countries.

For her PhD, Naomi’s project focuses on Novel Approaches for Schistosomiasis Elimination. as part of the SchistoBreak Project in Pemba, Zanzibar. Her work investigates the impact of behavior change communication interventions and evaluates the performance of standard and new diagnostic methods for schistosomiasis elimination efforts.

Ndum N.C, Trippler L, Mohammed U.A, Ali A.S, Hattendorf J, Utzinger J, Ali S.M, Knopp S. Capacities and needs of health care facilities for schistosomiasis diagnosis and management in elimination settings. Parasit Vectors. 2024;17:263. DOI: 10.1186/s13071-024-06311-8

Ndum N.C, Trippler L, Najim S.O, Ali A.S, Hattendorf J, Ame S.M, Kabole F, Utzinger J, Ali S.M, Knopp S. One-year impact of behavioural interventions on schistosomiasis-related knowledge, attitude and practices of primary schoolchildren in Pemba, Tanzania. Infect Dis Poverty. 2024;13:84. DOI: 10.1186/s40249-024-01251-y