Theme 1
Geospatial Analysis & Maternal Health Equity
Spatial mapping of surgical access, obstetric fistula distribution, and healthcare infrastructure using GIS.
Research, Grants & Peer-Reviewed Publications
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-9843-045X
Focus
Research Focus Themes
Theme 2
Tissue Engineering & Animal Models
Experimental validation of ovine vesicovaginal fistula models and pelvic floor reconstructive materials.
Theme 3
Surgical Systems Recovery & Digital Health
Evaluation of surgical service recovery strategies during health crises and integration of digital surgical training.
Record
Peer-Reviewed Publications & Preprints
Obstetric Fistula
2025
Geospatial Analysis of Surgical Access for Obstetric Fistula Repair in Malawi: Addressing Inequities in Maternal Surgical Care
Authors: Khumbo Jere, Salome Maswime
Journal / Year: Research Square Preprint (2025)
https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-6135753/v1
Obstetric Fistula
2025
Geospatial Analysis of Antenatal Care Utilization and Obstetric Fistula in Malawi: Bridging Maternal Health Disparities
Authors: Khumbo Jere, Salome Maswime, Amos Adelowo
Journal / Year: Research Square Preprint (2025)
https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-6143878/v1
Obstetric Fistula
2022
Validation of an ovine vesicovaginal fistula model
Authors: Maljaars LP, Jeffery ST, Scholten M, Kaestner L, Jere K, Bezuidenhout D, Guler Z, Roovers JWR
Journal / Year: International Urogynecology Journal (2022)
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-022-05342-y (PMID: 36121458)
Health Systems
2022
Strategies for recovery of a surgical service in the COVID-19 era
Authors: D Nel, K Jere, et al.
Journal / Year: South African Journal of Surgery (2022)
https://doi.org/10.17159/2078-5151/sajs3783Recognition
Grants & Academic Awards
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2024
IUGA International Grant
Nuangle Grant Award
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2023
IUGA International Grant
Nuangle Grant Award
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2023
Executive Leadership in Global Surgery Award
University of Cape Town
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2020–2021
MPhil in Urogynaecology Subspecialty Award
Keynotes
Speaking & Media
Selected keynote and congress frames. The video repository will be updated on live launch.