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๐ MASHA at the 54th Operations Research Society of South Africa (ORSSA) Conference in Stellenbosch
Three members of the MASHA team shared research applying mathematical modelling and operations research to public health.
๐science.uct.ac.za/masha/artiโฆ
@_ORSSA #modelling
๐ MASHA joins #GSLEARN as an implementing organisation in partnership with @WHO IVB
The GS LEARN is a global initiative led by @CEPIvaccines (Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations) in partnership with the @gatesfoundation and Global Health @EDCTP3.
Congratulations Phyllis!
She has being awarded with the 2026 Dark Peak Analytics #LMIC Scholarship -ย R for Health Economic Evaluationย courses, selected from nearly 300 applicants.
Two MASHA-affiliated #MMALA PhD students awarded Bayer Foundation Fellowships
Hilja Hambeleleni Eelu. Sena Alohoutad received a Climate and Health Fellowship, while Hilja Hambeleleni Eeelu was awarded a Medical Science Fellowship.
Read the full news ๐ science.uct.ac.za/masha/artiโฆ
More than just equations ๐ฆ ๐
17 participants, diverse disciplines & one week of hands-on infectious disease modelling at MASHA. From SIR models & R to health economics & R Shiny, #MMID2026 turned models into public health insights.
Read more: science.uct.ac.za/masha/artiโฆ
๐ข Publication alert: Strengthening Africaโs preparedness for future health threats
Researchers & partners from across the @AfrPandemicSci, MASHA & CLEAR-Africa have contributed to a new Comment in @TheLancet Regional Health โ Africa.
Read more โฌ๏ธscience.uct.ac.za/masha/artiโฆ
Data for free to research #InfectiousDiseases!
What new research questions could you answer with harmonised individual patient data? Use the data we host, for free, to further research in #InfectiousDiseases #EmergingInfections #malaria #AMR or #NTDs
๐ iddo.org/data-sharing
Have a look!
๐ฃ Applications are OPEN for the 3rd MSF Eastern Africa Media Fellowship!
Gain:
โ Specialized training on ethical, impactful reporting
โ Exclusive access to MSF projects and experts across Eastern Africa
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Deadline: 8 Sept 2026
Apply now!
๐: bit.ly/4gMewrJ
Pandemic preparedness starts before the next outbreak ๐
MASHA members joined @AfrPandemicSci
& CLEAR-Africa partners in #Oxford to strengthen collaboration, modelling capacity & African-led science for future epidemic response.
science.uct.ac.za/masha/artiโฆ
Modelling and Simulation Hub, Africa (MASHA) retweeted
โฐ Extended deadline: apply for the #EDCTP Prizes 2027 by 24 September 2026!
๐ Dr Pascoal Mocumbi Prize | โฌ50K
๐ Outstanding Research Team Prize | โฌ50K
๐ Outstanding Female Scientist Prize | โฌ20K
๐ Scientific Leadership Prizes | โฌ15K each
๐ edctpforum.eu/edctp-prizes-2โฆ
๐ฆ What do national malaria averages miss?
Sena Alohoutadeโs new study reveals important spatial, seasonal & demographic differences in malaria across Benin, highlighting the need for subnational tailoring of interventions.
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Published: August 6, 2026
science.uct.ac.za/masha/artiโฆ
Modelling and Simulation Hub, Africa (MASHA) retweeted
We're Hiring: Graduate Trainee โ Stakeholder Engagement and Science Diplomacy
Are you a recent graduate passionate about the intersection of science, policy, and global partnerships? The SFA Foundation Graduate Trainee Programme offers a unique opportunity to launch your career.
For application details, visit ๐ bit.ly/4ghUGp7
Modelling and Simulation Hub, Africa (MASHA) retweeted
๐ฆ This #WorldMosquitoDay, join Outsmarting the Mosquito: The Next Generation of Tools to Fight Malaria, a virtual webinar by @MalariaNoMore exploring innovative tools to accelerate malaria elimination โ๏ธ
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20 Aug | โฐ 9โ10 AM EDT
๐ป Online
๐ shorturl.at/qSFU5
Modelling and Simulation Hub, Africa (MASHA) retweeted
๐ฆ #WorldMosquitoDay marks the 1897 discovery that 'Anopheles' mosquitoes transmit malaria.
โก๏ธ Today, innovations in vector control continue to drive progress towards malaria elimination.
๐ Explore the latest evidence and resources on vector control: mesamalaria.org/resource-hubโฆ
Modelling and Simulation Hub, Africa (MASHA) retweeted
A ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ-๐๐ฎ๐ง๐๐๐ ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐จ๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ, up to 3 years, ๐ญ๐๐ฑ-๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ฉ๐๐ง๐, based at @StellenboschUni with opportunities for international collaboration (including Oxford).
We are recruiting a Postdoctoral Fellow in Pathogen Phylodynamics to work on genomic epidemiology, ecological modelling and machine learning for emerging pathogens across Africa.
Applications close 9 September 2026 at 22:00 SAST.
Read more and apply here: ceri.africa/news/call-for-apโฆ
For inquiries, contact Prof @houzhou, (Head, Data Science Unit), or Dr Carla Mavian (Program Director, One Health).
Modelling and Simulation Hub, Africa (MASHA) retweeted
๐ New research from Sena Alohoutade & colleagues! ๐ง๐ฏ๐ฆ
Published in @PLOSGPH, the study reveals important spatial, seasonal & age-related differences in malaria across Benin, supporting more targeted interventions.
lnkd.in/dF4Z44Gv
๐ New research from Sena Alohoutade & colleagues! ๐ง๐ฏ๐ฆ
Published in @PLOSGPH, the study reveals important spatial, seasonal & age-related differences in malaria across Benin, supporting more targeted interventions.
lnkd.in/dF4Z44Gv
Modelling and Simulation Hub, Africa (MASHA) retweeted
Join us for #WorldMosquitoDay! ๐ฆ Sena ALOHOUTADE will discuss how mathematical modelling can support decision-making in the fight against #malaria in Benin.
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20 Aug 2026 | 7 PM
๐ป Online
Register: lnkd.in/e2e7YKgP
#MalariaModelling #Benin
Join us for #WorldMosquitoDay! ๐ฆ Sena ALOHOUTADE will discuss how mathematical modelling can support decision-making in the fight against #malaria in Benin.
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20 Aug 2026 | 7 PM
๐ป Online
Register: lnkd.in/e2e7YKgP
#MalariaModelling #Benin
Modelling and Simulation Hub, Africa (MASHA) retweeted
๐ฆ Join the @APMEN World Mosquito Day Webinar: What is the Future of Mosquito Vector Control?
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18 Aug 2026
โฐ 2:00 PM SGT
๐ป Co-hosted by @APMEN, the @genedrivenet and @FightingMalaria
๐ shorturl.at/YjOOw
