Research Colleagues

Dr. Hussein Mohamed is a distinguished academic and practitioner in the field of environmental and occupational health in Tanzania. He serves as a lecturer in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at the Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) in Dar es Salaam. At MUHAS, Dr. Mohamed is actively involved in teaching and research, focusing on areas such as Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), occupational health, infection prevention and control, and the health impacts of pesticides.

In addition to his academic role, Dr. Mohamed holds the position of Chairman of the Environmental Health Practitioners Registration Council. In this capacity, he oversees the regulation and registration of environmental health practitioners in Tanzania, ensuring adherence to professional standards and the promotion of public health.

Dr. Mohamed has contributed to various research publications, including a study on access to WASH services and preventive measures against COVID-19 among people with disabilities in Dodoma, Tanzania. His work has been instrumental in addressing public health challenges in Tanzania, particularly in improving access to essential health services and promoting environmental health standards.

Amelia Chebyala Alfred is a Tutorial Assistant in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), Tanzania. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health Sciences from MUHAS and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Environmental Science at Shivaji University, India.

Her academic and professional work focuses on environmental health, occupational safety, and public health interventions. Amelia's research interests include water quality monitoring, air pollution, and climate change, with an emphasis on their impacts on community health. Her ongoing projects include evaluating drinking water treatment plants and distribution networks and studying the relationship between particulate matter and childhood pneumonia.

Amelia has practical experience in environmental consultancies, public health education, and research. She has contributed to initiatives such as malaria control, waste management, and indoor as well as outdoor air monitoring.

Her technical skills include data analysis (SPSS), geographic information systems (QGIS), and data visualization (ORIGIN). She is fluent in English and Swahili, with a strong commitment to advancing environmental and public health solutions.

Mr. Iddi Mapande is a dedicated academic and researcher with a strong foundation in environmental and occupational health. He serves as a Tutorial Assistant in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at the Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) in Tanzania, where he contributes to the development of future environmental health professionals through teaching and mentorship.

Mr. Mapande holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health from MUHAS, reflecting his early commitment to addressing pressing health and environmental challenges. Currently, he is pursuing a Master of Science (MSc) in Climate Change at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Thailand. His graduate studies focus on understanding and mitigating the complex effects of climate change, particularly in relation to public health.

His current research centers on investigating the impact of climate change on infectious diseases such as malaria and diarrhea. Through this work, Mr. Mapande aims to contribute valuable insights that inform effective policies and interventions to protect vulnerable populations from the growing health threats posed by a changing climate.

Edson Protas is a dedicated academician in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS). He holds a Master of Science in Environmental and Occupational Health and has built a strong foundation in addressing key occupational health challenges. His research interests lie in occupational health, focusing on improving workplace safety, preventing occupational diseases, and enhancing health systems, particularly in resource-limited settings.

With a passion for research and education, Edson Protas contributes significantly to advancing knowledge in his field and shaping future environmental and occupational health policies in Tanzania and beyond.

Antony Innocent Anatoli is an accomplished academician in the Department of Community Health at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS). Renowned for his expertise, he specializes in a wide range of critical areas, including nutritional epidemiology, nutrition assessments and surveillance, nutritional biochemistry, clinical nutrition and dietetics, maternal and child nutrition, therapeutic nutrition, food and nutrition security, and nutrition in emergencies. His professional scope also encompasses nutrition in exercise and sports, as well as public health.

Beyond his technical acumen, Antony is highly skilled in designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating comprehensive programs that address complex nutritional and public health challenges. His research interests are particularly focused on nutritional epidemiology, behavioral nutrition, and rehabilitation, where he strives to uncover innovative solutions to improve population health outcomes.

Currently, Antony is pursuing a Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics at the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology, further enriching his capacity to contribute cutting-edge knowledge and practical applications to the field of nutrition. His unwavering commitment to advancing research, education, and policy in nutrition and public health establishes him as a leader and influencer in the discipline.